Gengen-Wer

Gengen-Wer
Gengen-Wer
	Geese depicted in the tomb of Nefermaat
Name in hieroglyphs

Last updated April 02, 2025

Gengen-Wer or Negeg-Wer (Ngg wr) 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.^[2] He also played a minor role in one spell in Chapter 59 of the Book of the Dead.^[3]

Works cited

Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-05120-8.

References

↑ "Gengen Wer – Goose God Who Guarded The Celestial Egg Containing The Life Force In Egyptian Beliefs". 22 April 2021.
↑ Wilkinson 2003 , pp. 213
↑ "Gengen-Wer and Weret-Hekau – Creative Energy and Magic". 7 January 2022.

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[1] "Gengen Wer – Goose God Who Guarded The Celestial Egg Containing The Life Force In Egyptian Beliefs". 22 April 2021.

[2] Wilkinson 2003 , pp. 213

[3] "Gengen-Wer and Weret-Hekau – Creative Energy and Magic". 7 January 2022.

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