Shu (Egyptian šw, "emptiness" or "he who rises up") was one of the primordial Egyptian gods, spouse and brother to the goddess Tefnut, and one of the nine deities of the Ennead of the …

Shu, in Egyptian religion, god of the air and supporter of the sky, created by Atum by his own power, without the aid of a woman. Shu and his sister and companion, Tefnut (goddess of …

Shu (Su) was the god of light and air and as such personified the wind and the earth’s atmosphere. As the god of light he represented the illumination of the primordial darkness, and …

Aug 30, 2020 · Shu was an ancient Egyptian god revered for his control of the air, wind and lions. Typically depicted in a human form holding the ankh symbol, Shu was one of the first gods …

Apr 2, 2002 · Shu was the Egyptian god of air and the son of Atum, the primordial Egyptian god of creation. As the god of the air, Shu was responsible for the wind and the light from the sun and …

Oct 23, 2020 · Shu was a very powerful god of the air, the protector of the Sun, and a god-pharaoh. He was the ancestor of the Pharaohs who, therefore, considered themselves his …

Oct 10, 2024 · The Ancient Egyptian god Shu, often depicted as a man with a feather on his head, was the son of the primordial deities Geb, the earth god, and Nut, the sky goddess.

Shu is one of the oldest Egyptian gods. He was worshipped as the father of earth and sky, (translated as Nut and Geb). Ancient Egyptians believed that he could control the wind and earth.

Jul 19, 2023 · In Egyptian mythology, Shu was a god of air, wind, and the skies. The name Shu meant ‘emptiness‘ or ‘he who rises up‘. Shu was a primordial deity and one of the chief gods in …

Jul 17, 2024 · In the vast tapestry of ancient Egyptian mythology, Shu stands as a pivotal figure, embodying the very essence of air, wind, and light. His presence permeates the creation story …