Domains & Iconography
Domains: moisture, dew
Iconography: lioness‑headed, uraeus
Ennead & Role
Moisture complementing Shu’s air; lioness iconography situates her among potent Eye goddesses. As mother of Geb and Nut, she anchors lineage of the Ennead.
In practice
Reflect on how Tefnut's domains (moisture, dew) show up in your own life. What would it mean to honor this deity's pattern through a single honest action today?
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Tefnut in Egyptian mythology?
- Lioness goddess of moisture and twin of Shu; mother of Geb and Nut.
- What domains is Tefnut associated with?
- Tefnut is associated with moisture, dew.
- What symbols represent Tefnut?
- Common iconography for Tefnut includes lioness‑headed, uraeus.
- What role does Tefnut play in Egyptian religion?
- Moisture complementing Shu’s air; lioness iconography situates her among potent Eye goddesses. As mother of Geb and Nut, she anchors lineage of the Ennead.
- How do you pronounce Tefnut?
- TEF-noot IPA: [ˈtɛf.nʊt] (Egyptological: Tfnt ≈ 'Tefnut') Pairs with Shu as first divine pair in Heliopolitan theology.