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Egyptian frog goddess who was widely worshipped in Egypt, particularly at Antinopolis. Associated with water and the rapids in rivers, she often appears in connection with Khum. One of the deities connected with childbirth.

From: Heket in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology »

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date: 15 February 2025

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