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Tefnut

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entity · deityegyptian#moisture-goddess#rain#dew#female-principle#humidityUpdated 2026-08-26

Summary

Tefnut is the goddess of moisture, rain, and dew. Born from Atum alongside Shu (her brother), she represents the wet principle that balances his dryness. Together Shu and Tefnut = air + moisture = the conditions for life. She is sometimes identified with the eye of Ra. (المصدر: raw/egyptian/إعادة_قراءة_الأساطير_المصرية.md)

Linguistic Root

Semitic etymology: From root implying moisture or wetness. Tefnut = the wet counter to Shu's dry. (المصدر: raw/egyptian/قراءة_سامية_للميثولوجيا_المصرية.md)

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