HEKET

Egyptian Childbirth Goddess

Also known as Heget, Hek, Hektet, Heqet

She is Ra’s daughter and the wife of Khnum. The Goddess of Childbirth, she looks like a frog and is just as good at the spawning game.

Wearing a frog amulet might help you get pregnant. Unless you’re male.

There’s a strong possibility that she was adopted by the Greeks under the name Hecate.

Name: Heket
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Heget, Hek, Hektet, Heqet

Gender: Female
Type: Goddess
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Birth
Area of expertise: Childbirth

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 5791

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Article last revised on August 22, 2018 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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