Tefnut
deity of moisture, moist air, dew and rain in Ancient Egyptian religion
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Tefnut
Summary
Tefnut is a water deity[1]. She draws 2,700 Wikipedia views per month (water_deity category, ranking #23 of 165).[2]
Key Facts
- Tefnut's father was Atum[3].
- Among Tefnut's spouses was Shu[4].
- A child of Tefnut was Geb[5].
- A child of Tefnut was Seth[6].
- A child of Tefnut was Nut[7].
- Tefnut is recorded as female[8].
- Tefnut's instance of is recorded as water deity[9].
- Tefnut's instance of is recorded as Ancient Egyptian deity[10].
- Tefnut is part of Egyptian mythology[11].
- Tefnut's Commons category is recorded as Tefnut[12].
- Tefnut's worshipped by is recorded as religion of ancient Egypt[13].
- Tefnut's sibling is recorded as Shu[14].
- Tefnut's name in hiero markup is recorded as t:f-W24:t-I12[15].
Body
Origins and Family
Tefnut's father was Atum[3].
Personal Life
Tefnut was married to Shu[4]. Children include Geb[5], an Ancient Egyptian deity[16]; Seth[6], a thunder deity[17]; and Nut[7], a goddess[18].
Why It Matters
Tefnut draws 2,700 Wikipedia views per month (water_deity category, ranking #23 of 165).[2] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]
FAQs
Who were Tefnut's parents?
Tefnut's father was Atum[3].
Who was Tefnut married to?
Tefnut's spouses include Shu[4].