Weneg

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For other uses, see Wneg.

Weneg, alt. Uneg, was an ancient Egyptian plant-god supporting the heavens.[1] In this role of supporter of the sky he is identified with Shu.[2]

Weneg is mentioned in the Pyramid Texts, where he is described as the son and servant of the sun-god Re.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Manfred Lurker, The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons, Routledge 2004, ISBN 0415340187, p.191
  2. ^ Adolf Erman, A Handbook of Egyptian Religion, Constable 1907, p.90
  3. ^ James Henry Breasted, Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt, University of Pennsylvania Press 1999, ISBN 081221045X, p.121
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