Summary
Shu is the god of air and dryness, born from Atum. He separates Nut (sky) from Geb (earth), holding the sky aloft. He represents the atmosphere, the life-giving breath, and the space that allows differentiation. Shu = dry air of the desert; the principle of division and clarity. (المصدر: raw/egyptian/إعادة_قراءة_الأساطير_المصرية.md)
Linguistic Root
Semitic etymology: From root meaning "to spread" or "to rise." Shu spreads through all space and lifts the sky. (المصدر: raw/egyptian/قراءة_سامية_للميثولوجيا_المصرية.md)