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	Egyptian Wall Plaque - Goddess Nekhbet Relief
		Dynasty XIX, 1317 B.C. The vulture Goddess Nekhbet was originally worshipped in the city of Nekhbet but later she became a national Goddess representing Upper Egypt in the same way that Lower Egypt was represented by the protective snake Goddess, Edjo of Buto.
		Goddess Nekhbet is often shown with her wings outstretched in protection, often hovering over the Pharaoh and holding in her claws the hieroglyphic symbol the “Shem”, which means “to encircle” and “infinity”, and represents lordship over all that the sun encircles.
		Nekhbet was also considered a Goddess of childbirth, often shown suckling the royal child or even the King himself.
	www.theoutletshoppes.com /e67p-goddess-nekhbet-relief-wall-plaque-egyptian-art.html (181 words)

	Nekhbet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Egyptian mythology, Nekhbet (also spelt Nechbet, and Nekhebit) was an early, predynastic, local goddess who was the patron of the city of Nekheb, her name meaning of Nekheb.
		Later, like Wadjet, she became patron of the pharaohs, in her case becoming the personification of Upper Egypt, and thus said to be the wife of Hapy, the god of the nile.
		Nekhbet was usually depicted hovering with her wings spread above the royal image, clutching an ankh in her claws.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nekhbet (268 words)

	Nekhbet -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The vulture hieroglyphic was used in words such as “mother,” “prosperous,” “grandmother,” and “ruler.” Nekhbet was associated with royal women; the pharaoh’s regal wife wore a golden vulture headdress to symbolize her role as the great mother of Egypt.
		Nekhbet was usually depicted as a vulture hovering with her wings spread above the royal image, clutching an ankh in her claws.
		In her most ancient form Nekhbet was a wild sky-goddess, with “streaming hair and swollen breasts.” The daughter of Ra, Nekhbet’s husband was thought to be the Nile-god Hapi.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/n/ne/nekhbet.htm (247 words)

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		Nekhbet is wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt, and Uadjet is wearing the red crown of Lower Egypt.
		Nekhbet was the twin sister of Wadjet, and shared most of her sister's philosophy.
		Nekhbet has the final say to the affectation of the Bal-Noure, which is considered as one of the armies of Pharaoh.
	ca.geocities.com /aten_nz/Nekhbet.htm (680 words)

	Egypt: Nekhbet, Goddess of Upper Egypt, Childbirth and Protector of Pharaoh
		Nekhbet (Nekhebet, Nechbet) was the predynastic vulture goddess who was originally a goddess of a city, but grew to become patron of Upper Egypt, a guardian of mothers and children, and one of the nebty (the 'two ladies') of the pharaoh.
		Nekhbet was given the title the 'White Crown', and depicted with this crown, because of her link with the rulership of Upper Egypt.
		Nekhbet was thought to be the wife of Hapi, in his Upper Egyptian aspect.
	www.touregypt.net /featurestories/nekhbet.htm (1160 words)

	Nekhbet - ArchaeoWiki
		Nekhbet was the vulture goddess of the ancient Egyptian city of Nekheb (modern Elkab).
		Nekhbet on occasion was given serpentine form as a vulture-winged cobra, by way of iconographic assimilation with the goddess' northern counterpart, the cobra goddess Wadjet.
		In the form of a serpent, Nekhbet is normally made to wear the White Crown of Upper Egypt in order to aid her identification and emphasise her regional identity.
	www.archaeowiki.org /Nekhbet (228 words)

	Temple of Nekhbet
		Nekhbet is usually depicted as a vulture with outspread wings holding a shen sign (the symbol of eternity) in her talons, often hovering protectively over the deceased.
		Nekhbet's cult originated in Nekheb (her name means literally "she of Nekheb"), although her most important epithet was "The White One of Nekhen." Nekhen (Hierakonpolis), the cult center of Horus, is across the Nile from Nekheb.
		Nekhbet was also associated with fertility-- she was considered to be the wife of Hapi, the Nile, who brought the water and rich silt necessary for agriculture each year.
	www.angelfire.com /tx/nekheb/vulture.html (322 words)

	Ancient Egyptian Goddesses; Nekhbet
		Nekhbet (Nekhebet, Nechbet) was the patron of Upper Egypt, appearing as one of the "Two ladies" in the Nebty name of the pharaoh (with her counterpart Wadjet.
		However, by the Early Dynastic Period Nekheb and Nekhen (cult center of Horus the Elder) had merged and she and Wadjet were combined to form the Nebty name of the pharaoh; her position as a representative of Upper Egypt was fully established.
		Nekhbet was thought to be the wife of Hapi, in his role as a patron of Upper Egypt, but was also associated with Horus (who was also associated with Upper Egypt).
	www.ancientegyptonline.co.uk /nekhbet.html (742 words)

	Nekhbet at AllExperts
		In Egyptian mythology, Nekhbet (also spelt Nechbet, and Nekhebit) was an early, predynastic, local goddess who was the patron of the city of Nekheb, her name meaning of Nekheb.
		Later, like Wadjet, she became patron of the pharaohs, in her case becoming the personification of Upper Egypt, and thus said to be the wife of Hapy, the god of the nile.
		Nekhbet was usually depicted hovering with her wings spread above the royal image, clutching a shem symbol in her claws (representing infinity).
	en.allexperts.com /e/n/ne/nekhbet.htm (383 words)

	Egyptian Wall Hangings - The Goddess Nekhbet
		Dynasty XIX, 1317 B.C. The vulture Goddess Nekhbet was originally worshipped in the city of Nekhbet but later she became a national Goddess representing Upper Egypt in the same way that Lower Egypt was represented by the protective snake Goddess, Edjo of Buto.
		Nekhbet is often shown with her wings outstretched in protection, often hovering over the Pharaoh and holding in her claws the hieroglyphic symbol the “Shem”, which means “to encircle” and “infinity”, and represents lordship over all that the sun encircles.
		Nekhbet was also considered a Goddess of childbirth, often shown suckling the royal child or even the King himself.
	store.historical-replicas.net /e67-goddess-nekhbet-egyptian-wall-hangings-egyptian-replicas-egyptian-wall-art-egyptian-egypt.html (180 words)

	Per-Heh: Nekhbet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Nekhbet is a vulture Neter associated with the kingship of Upper Egypt.
		Nekhbet is also often depicted as a vulture which would fly over the heads of rulers carrying the feather of Ma'at and a shen in her claws.
		Nekhbet is associated not only with the kingship, but also as a mother godess, and a protector of the land.
	www.per-heh.org /topics/neter/article/n/Nekhbet.php (177 words)

	Nekhbet
		Nekhbet is present at the birth of gods and kings.
		Nekhbet was depicted as a woman, either with the vulture headdress, or with the head of a vulture.
		Sometimes she was portrayed as a vulture wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt and holding the symbols of eternity in her talons.
	www.pantheon.org /articles/n/nekhbet.html (175 words)

	The Egyptian Decor Store
		The vulture Goddess Nekhbet was originally worshipped in the city of Nekhbet but later she became a national Goddess representing Upper Egypt in the same way that Lower Egypt was represented by the protective snake Goddess, Edjo of Buto.
		Nekhbet is often shown with her wings outstretched in protection, often hovering over the Pharaoh and holding in her claws the hieroglyphic symbol the âShemâ, which means âto encircleâ and âinfinityâ, and represents lordship over all that the sun encircles.
		Nekhbet was also considered a Goddess of childbirth, often shown suckling the royal child or even the King himself.
	www.automaticfreeweb.com /c1/index.cfm?shop=EGYPTDECOR&act=8&itm=75 (159 words)

	Egyptian Goddess Nekhbet (Nekbet), the Vutlure-Headed Goddess
		The vulture was the symbol of upper (southern) Egypt, and was ruled by Nekhbet, the vulture-headed goddess.
		The vulture was the symbol of goddess Nekhbet, guardian of upper (southern) Egypt.
		The vulture was the symbol of the goddess Nekhbet, and also symbolized upper (southern) Egypt, because vultures were ever-present in the vast desert wastelands of the south.
	www.mandarava.com /retail/goddess_egyptian_nekhbet_gifts.htm (440 words)

	Nekhbet - Egyptian Mythology - Egyptian Goddess - Patron of the Pharaohs
		In Egyptian mythology, Nekhbet (also spelt Nechbet, and Nekhebit) was an early, predynastic, local goddess who was the patron of the city of Nekheb, her name meaning of Nekheb.
		Later, like Wadjet, she became patron of the pharaohs, in her case becoming the personification of Upper Egypt, and thus said to be the wife of Hapy, the god of the nile.
		Nekhbet was usually depicted hovering with her wings spread above the royal image, clutching an ankh in her claws.
	www.egyptiandreams.co.uk /nekhbet.php?osCsid=338d89c25ffc40ccf29cbf7d474646e9 (448 words)

	Matrilocal Circle's Mission Statement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Goddess Nekhbet is an early Egyptian goddess/protectress of Upper (southern) Egypt and especially of it's rulers.
		Nekhbet was often depicted as a women with the head or headdress of a vulture and wearing a white crown, or as a vulture with her wings outspread, holding a symbol of eternity in her talons and hovering over the Pharaoh.
		Nekhbet was associated with the Egyptian Goddesses Hathor, Heset and Mut, and was said to be the wife of Hapi, the God of the Nile.
	www.matrifocus.com /BEL01/spotlight.htm (183 words)

	Nekhbet, Goddess of Upper and Lower Egypt - Goddess Gospel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Nekhbet compassion and sense of mercy equaled Wadjet sense of Justice and courage, and the two debated about the meaning of Justice and Humanity, and the two were saddened to hear the chief had chosen Nekhbet to go to the capital, to serve Osiris for one year.
		She was often shown together with Nekhbet who was in an identical form - as a snake or woman - or paired together with Wadjet as a snake and Nekhbet as a vulture.
		Nekhbet was often used (with Uatchet) as a heraldic device around the sun disk or the royal name and were part of the royal insignia.
	www.thegoddessworld.com /freecontent/nekhbet.shtml (1802 words)

	Godserver Articles - Nekhbet, Goddess of Upper and Lower Egypt by Judi Singleton
		Nekhbet compassion and sense of mercy equaled Wadjet sense of Justice and courage, and the two debated about the meaning of Justice and Humanity, and the two were saddened to hear the chief had chosen Nekhbet to go to the capital, to serve Osiris for one year.
		She was often shown together with Nekhbet who was in an identical form - as a snake or woman - or paired together with Wadjet as a snake and Nekhbet as a vulture.
		Nekhbet was often used (with Uatchet) as a heraldic device around the sun disk or the royal name and were part of the royal insignia.
	www.godserver.com /godcommunity/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=30 (1801 words)

	Detail Page
		In Egyptian art, Nekhbet was often portrayed as a vulture or as a woman with a vulture's head, wearing the white crown of Upper Egypt.
		Nekhbet was the protector of the kings of Upper Egypt, often portrayed with her wings spread above the pharaoh, and she was often associated with the cobra-goddess, Buto.
		Nekhbet was also a goddess of childbirth, said to be present at the births of gods and kings.
	www.fofweb.com /Onfiles/Ancient/AncientDetail.asp?iPin=AFR0379 (133 words)

	Nekhebet, Nephthys
		Nekhbet was the predynastic vulture goddess who was originally a goddess of a city, but grew to become patron of Upper Egypt, a guardian of mothers and children, and one of the nebty (the 'two ladies') of the pharaoh.
		By dynastic times, she was more a personification than an actual goddess and so Nekhbet was often used (with Uatchet) as a heraldic device around the sun disk or the royal name and were part of the royal insignia.
		The temple was begun around 2700 BC, and enlarged in by later pharaohs of the 18th through 30th dynasties, including Tuthmosis III, Amenophis II, and the Ramessids The second part of the ruins is the necropolis, which is situated on a rocky outcrop.
	www.crystalinks.com /egyptgods9.html (1748 words)

	The Ancient Egypt Site - Nekhbet
		The goddess Nekhbet is usualy represented as a vulture, as a woman with the head of a vulture or as a woman wearing the Atef-crown.
		It is thus not surprising to find Nekhbet, along with Uto, in the Two Ladies name of the royal titulary.
		As a vulture-goddess, Nekhbet is the goddess of heaven, sometimes related to the sun when she is called "the Eye of Re" and other times to the moon.
	www.ancient-egypt.org /religion/gods/nekhbet.html (266 words)

	ARCE/NC ARCHIVES
		Nekhbet, "the white one", represented by an Egyptian vulture, is associated with the city of El Kab (ancient Nekhen) and filled a protective role.
		Later both Nekhbet and Wadjet are depicted on diadems, ensuring protection for the wearer and from external forces.
		The Narmer Pallet, though typical of a device used for preparing eye paint, was not used as a cosmetic device, but as a celebratory item and may represent an actual event in the king's history - perhaps a victorious act by the king.
	home.comcast.net /~hebsed/hollis.htm (1108 words)

	Mist Men of Sargasso (Namor foes)
		Nekhbet lived alone there for some time, but over the following centuries he was joined by many others who came to Sargasso under unknown circumstances, including a Spaniard, a Viking, and several English pirates.
		After Nekhbet explained their origins, Tiger Shark moved to escape, and the Nazi told the villain of the Nazi U-Boat carrying the weaponized virus.
		Nekhbet, having been their the longest, was their unofficial leader.
	www.marvunapp.com /Appendix3/mistmensarg.htm (861 words)

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