Hemsut
Template:Short description Template:Infobox deity Template:Ancient Egyptian religion In Egyptian mythology, The ḥmswt (anglicized as Hemsut, Hemuset or Hemusut) were the goddesses of fate and protection.Template:SfnTemplate:Sfn They are representative of the Ka (male protective spiritTemplate:Sfn).
Hemsut are female counterparts to the Ka, providing nourishment, life force, power, and magical protection, especially to newborn royalty. The Hemsut images in art include a shield crossed with arrows, often worn as a headdress and sometimes appearing independently. The shield symbolizes the Sais Nome (Sap-Meh). Originally hemsut were closely associated with specific Kas, forming pairs (e.g., Hemsut of Hu, Hemsut of Heka), their concept probably expanded over time to include other deities.Template:Sfn
In popular culture
The Hemsut are briefly mentioned in The Prince of Egypt.
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