Gengen-Wer

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Gengen-Wer
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Geese depicted in the tomb of Nefermaat
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Gengen-Wer or Negeg-Wer is an Ancient Egyptian god of creation who appeared like a Goose, Possibly a 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. He also played a minor role in one spell in Chapter 59 of the Book of the Dead. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Gengen Wer – Goose God Who Guarded The Celestial Egg Containing The Life Force In Egyptian Beliefs".
  2. ↑ "Gengen-Wer and Weret-Hekau – Creative Energy and Magic".
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