Day: January 26, 2022

Qebehsenuef, Son of Horus

Qebehsenuef was the guardian of the west. His name means literally “he who libates his siblings”. Horus commands him, “Come refresh my father; betake yourself to him in your name of Qebehsenuef. You have come that you may make coolness for him after you… “ Libation or bathing with cool water was a traditional form of worship in Ancient Egypt.

Duamutef, Son of Horus

Duamutef’s role was to protect the stomach and upper intestines of the deceased and was the guardian of the East. Duamutef was also considered one of the four pillars of Shu, a rudder of heaven.

Imsety, Son of Horus

Imsety (Jmstj) the human headed son of Horus, protected the liver of the deceased and was in turn protected by the goddess Isis.  His role

Askr and Embla

Askr and Embla, the first human couple. According to Snorri’s Edda, Borr’s sons Odin, Vile and Ve walked along the beach one day and found