Image:Shu with feather.svg
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The ancient Egyptian god Shu is represented as a human with a feather on his head, as he is associated with light and air. This feather serves as the hieroglyphic sign for his name. Shu could also be represented as a lion, or with a more elaborate feathered headdress.[1] |
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22:42, 4 January 2008 (UTC) |
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| Other versions | Shu with a more elaborate headdress from the New Kingdom:
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[edit] References
- ↑ Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003). The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. London: Thames & Hudson.
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| current | 22:42, 4 January 2008 | 350×750 (207 KB) | Jeff Dahl | ({{Inkscape}} {{Information |Description=The ancient Egyptian god Shu is represented as a human with a feather on his head, as he is associated with light and air. This feather serves as the hieroglyphic sign for his name. Shu could also be represented as) |
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