Nut was one of the most important goddesses in ancient Egyptian mythology. She was the goddess of the sky, and was often depicted as a woman arching over the earth with stars on her body.
Nut was associated with the afterlife, and was believed to help guide the souls of the dead on their journey to the underworld. She was also associated with fertility, and was believed to give birth to the sun every morning.
The myth of Nut tells the story of her love affair with Geb, the god of the earth. They were separated by their father Shu, the god of air, who lifted Nut up into the sky to create the heavens.
The worship of Nut continued throughout Egyptian history, and her influence can still be seen in modern Egyptian culture and religion.
Works Cited:
Baines, John. "The Disappearance of Childhood in Ancient Egypt." Journal of the American Research Center in Egypt, vol. 39, 2002, pp. 27-46.
