Mythical Creatures Guide

Wadjet

The Ancient Egyptian goddess Wadjet was originally the protector of Lower Egypt but upon the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt she became the protector and patron of all Egypt. She is usually known as the "Cobra Goddess," or the "snake-headed" woman. Wadjet, sometimes known as Wadjit or Wedjet, in Egyptian means the green one, which seems befitting seeing as she is the cobra goddess.

*Portrayed as a cobra wearing a Red Crown of Lower Egypt, Wadjet was a symbol of sovereignty. She and vulture Nekhbet, symbols of Upper and Lower Egypt, are the protectors of the King. Amulets of King Tutankhamen feature Wadjet and Nekhbet. Wadjet was worshiped in the ancient city of Buto in the Nile Delta. She is uraeus on the Kings forehead, ready to spit venom or strike his enemies. One of the Pharaohs names, the nebty or "two ladies" name, refers to these two goddesses, Wadjet and Nekhbet.*
The information inside the * * is from: http://www.egyptpyramidhistory.com/egyptian_cults/buto.htm

The goddess Nekhbet is on the right, while the goddess Wadjet is on the left. They were supposed to protect the pharaoh from any harm.

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