Wepwawet is the personal god or totem of Thu, the main character in the Lady of the Reeds books by Canadian author Pauline Gedge (House of Dreams, 1994; and House of Illusions, …

Hyenas or hyaenas (/ haɪˈiːnəz / hi-EE-nəz; from Ancient Greek ὕαινα, hýaina) [1] are feliform carnivoran mammals belonging to the family Hyaenidae (/ haɪˈɛnɪdiː /). With just four extant …

Wepwawet was an Egyptian jackal god whose name means “Opener of the Ways.” As such, he helped the deceased through the frequently dangerous paths to the afterlife, clearing the way …

Wepwawet (Upuaut, Wep-wawet, and Ophois) was an ancient wolf god whose worship originated in Upper Egypt. He was one of the earliest of the gods to be worshipped at Abydos, possibly …

Werehyena is a neologism coined in analogy to werewolf for therianthropy involving hyenas. It is common in the folklore of the Arabian Peninsula, the Levant, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, …

Jul 19, 2024 · Wepwawet, the jackal god of the dead, is one of the most important deities associated with the hyena. His name translates to “Opener of the Ways,” hinting at his role as …

May 28, 2024 · Wepwawet is an ancient Egyptian deity connected to death and royalty, known as the Opener of Ways. Originating from old Egyptian texts like the Pyramid and Coffin Texts, …

Wepwawet was the nome god for the 13th nome of Upper Egypt, which the Greeks called "Lycopolis" (Wolf City). Wepwawet's role was to protect and lead the deceased through the …

Dec 22, 2024 · Discover the significance of the sacred hyena in Greek mythology. Uncover its misunderstood symbolism, divine connections, and cultural legacy. Click to explore!

The roles and activities of the jackal gods largely reflect male and female gender roles in Egyptian society. Khentiamentiu is an unusual case of a god who is absorbed by another god. He …