Nut, the Egyptian sky goddess is often pictured arched over the Earth, her naked blue body covered with stars. But she also protected the deceased in their journey to the underworld. In that task she was connected with the sycamore, one of the many sacred trees in ancient Egypt. We shall first try to understand […]
Floating across the arched heavens above Ancient Egypt was the hero Nut. Her star-speckled nude body formed the ethereal skies above the earthly realm. For over 3,000 years, Egyptian civilization revered Nut as their goddess of the sky and stars. More than just mythology, Nut’s celestial symbolism influenced Egyptian culture, religious beliefs and artistic expression […]