Gengen-Wer
Egyptian goose deity
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Gengen-Wer or Negeg-Wer (Ngg wr) is an Ancient Egyptian god of creation who appeared like a goose, possibly an Egyptian goose.[1] His name can translate to great honker or great cackler. He is said to guard a celestial egg containing a powerful creative energy.[1] He also played a minor role in one spell in Chapter 59 of the Book of the Dead.[2][unreliable source?]
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Geese depicted in the tomb of Nefermaat | |||||
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Works cited
- Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05120-8.
