Egyptian God Nut

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6199 x 3863 px | 52.5 x 32.7 cm | 20.7 x 12.9 inches | 300dpi

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19 April 2015

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Egypt

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Nut was the mother of Osiris, Isis, Seth, and Nephythys, Nut is usually shown in human form; her elongated body symbolizing the sky. Each limb represents a cardinal point as her body stretches over the earth. Nut swallowed the setting sun (Ra) each evening and gave birth to him each morning. She is often depicted on the ceilings of tombs, on the inside lid of coffins, and on the ceilings of temples.

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