Goddess Nut: Mythology and Mysteries of the Egyptian Mother of Heaven

Nut is the Egyptian deity who represents the immensity of the sky and all celestial bodies, as well as stars, planets and galaxies. Therefore, the Goddess Nut is also known as the Mother of Heaven, welcoming the souls of the dead people of Ancient Egypt.

According to Egyptian mythology, at the beginning of its creation, Nut was considered only the goddess of the daytime sky. However, her importance grew so much that she began to rule the night sky as well. That is, the Goddess Nut symbolizes all the celestial bodies that existed between sunrise and sunset, and the moon taking its place.

Who is the Goddess Nut?

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The importance and meaning of the Goddess Nut translates into the power of the sky that shelters, welcomes, warms, refreshes and feeds the Egyptian civilization. Representing the firmament, thunder was seen as Nut’s laughter and rain, her cry.

According to their myth, the Goddess Nut is the daughter of Tefnut (goddess of clouds and moisture) and Shu (god of air), and sister and wife of Geb (god of the earth). With him, Nut lived moments of torrid love, embracing each other so tightly that no air molecule was able to pass between the couple.

But the one who didn’t like this romance at all was Shu who turned into the wind to separate heaven from earth. Therefore, in her image, she is portrayed as an arched woman and only her hands and feet touch the earth.

However, Shu had this idea too late: Nut was already pregnant with Geb’s 4 children.

Children of the Goddess Nut with the God Geb:

• Osiris: God of Judgment;
• Isis: Goddess of Fertility and Magic;
• Nephthys: Lady of the House;
• Seth: God of Chaos and War.

In addition to being the goddess of the sky, Nut was also respected for being the mother of the main deities of the Egyptian pantheon. Thus, motherhood became an important feature of the mythology of the Goddess Nut, sharing the symbol of the cow (representing fertility) with the Goddess Hathor.

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The Goddess Nut is represented with the image of a curved woman with stars of the Universe along her body. Your hands and feet touch the earth, designated the 4 cardinal points.

As the Mother of Heaven, Egyptian mythology believes that Nut gave birth to the stars and planets that never parted from her, illuminating the vault of heaven forever. In addition, the Sun was born in her womb (referring to motherhood), traveled through her body and set in her mouth, at dusk.

Just like the sun, moon and stars also travel through your body, they were born in your belly and were devoured by your mouth. Because of this eternal cycle, the sky goddess was also called the “cub-eating sow”. Even with this cruel designation, Nut was a deity much admired and respected by Egyptian society.

Death godness

“Nut, my divine mother, extend your arms over me, pushing away the shadows and protecting me while the undying stars shine in the sky”. (Inscription present on Tutankhamun’s tomb).

The Goddess Nut also played an important role for the dead. This is because, because it was linked to “birth” and “death”, it was also related to the underworld, resurrection and eternal life. Therefore, in addition to the goddess of the sky, Nut was called the goddess of death and rebirth.

Thus, the Goddess Nut was much appreciated as a companion of the dead, the one who protected them during the crossing to the underworld (the Duat). It was not uncommon for her devotees to ask for an image of her to be painted inside sarcophagi as a way of ensuring rebirth.

Characteristics of the Goddess Nut

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Often wearing the starry blue immensity on her elongated body, the Goddess Nut can also be represented in the image of a cow with eyes of Sun and Moon, carrying Ra, the Sun God of Ancient Egypt, on her back. In addition, it is possible to see her portrayed as a sow that suckles her young.

Characteristics of Goddess Nut:

• Symbols: Osiris stairs, stars, ankh, sistrum, horns and vase;
• Cult: Fertility, protection, creation, motherhood and abundance;
• Element: Water;
• Day: Monday;
• Stones: lapis lazuli, golden pearl, turquoise and sodalite;
• Herbs: Sandalwood, myrrh, jasmine, roses and chrysanthemums;
• Foods: Milk, water, chamomile tea, bread, cakes, sweets and figs;
• Colors: Blue, silver and gold;
• Animals: Cow, pig.

Ritual of the Goddess Nut

If you liked the story of the goddess so much and want to ask for her protection, we teach you how to perform the ritual of Nut. In this way, you guarantee the power of heaven to eliminate from your life that feeling that nothing is going forward.

Material:

• blue candle;
• Myrrh or jasmine incense;
• Rose petals;
• A song of your choice.

Preparation mode:

1. On a starry night, light the candle and the incense, mentalizing your request to the Goddess Nut;
2. Then, throw the rose petals around you;
3. Then put on your favorite music and dance with the flow of the night;
4. All the while, be sure to ask Nut for guidance;
5. When you feel the power of the heavens, thank the goddess and go to sleep.

Attention: do this ritual only during Crescent and Full Moon so that Nut’s power is even stronger.

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