Qebhet was an ancient Egyptian goddess who personified cool, fresh water. She was the daughter of Anubis and provided water to souls in the afterlife.

What did Qebhet look like?

Qebhet is usually depicted as a serpent or as an ostrich bringing water.

Was Qebhet ever widely worshipped?

No. There is no evidence of temples to Qebhet in ancient Egypt but she was honored in texts for her role in caring for souls in the afterlife.

What does the goddess Qebhet's name mean?

Qebhet's name is often translated as "cooling water" as she was primarily associated with providing water to souls awaiting judgment in the afterlife. She was also closely associated with the Nile River and the Milky Way, thought to be a reflection of the Nile.

Qebhet

Definition

Qebhet (also known as Kebehwet, Kabechet or Kebechet) is a benevolent goddess of ancient Egypt. She is the daughter of the god Anubis, granddaughter of the goddess Nephthys and god Osiris, and is the personification of cool, refreshing water as she brings drink to the souls of the dead in the afterlife Hall of Truth.

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Timeline

2400 BCE - 2300 BCE
Qebhet (as Kebehwet) mentioned in the Pyramid Texts of Egypt as a Celestial Serpent deity.