Neith facts for kids

Bronze statuette of Neith. She wears the Red Crown of Lower Egypt. The hieroglyphic inscriptions, partially erased, mention the name of Padihor. From Egypt. Late Period. The British Museum, London

Neith was a very old and important goddess in ancient Egypt. She was like a special protector for the city of Sais, which was in the Nile River Delta. Many Egyptian queens from the first ruling family were even named after her! People in Lower Egypt would pray to her statues when they were sick or wanted to stay safe. Every year, they had a big party called the Feast of Lamps. At night, they lit many lights outside to celebrate her.

Neith's Many Roles

Neith had many different names and jobs. People called her "The Warrior Goddess" because she was strong in battle. She was also known as "The Creator Goddess" and "The Mother Goddess." She was also called "The Goddess of Lower Egypt" and "The Goddess of Funerals." In pictures, Neith always wore the Red Crown. This crown was a symbol of Lower Egypt. Sometimes, she was shown holding a bow and arrows, showing her warrior side.

Her Changing Popularity

People worshipped Neith all over Egypt. She was very important in the city of Memphis during the Old Kingdom of Egypt. But her popularity went down a bit during the Middle Kingdom and early New Kingdom. Luckily, she became popular again during the 19th dynasty.

Neith: Goddess of Battle and Balance

Neith was known as the goddess of war and hunting. She also helped solve arguments and problems between the gods and the Egyptian people. Egyptian warriors truly believed they needed to pray to Neith to win any battle.

Images for kids

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  Aegis of Neith, Twenty-sixth dynasty of Egypt - Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon

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  Egyptian war goddess Neith wearing the Deshret crown of northern (lower) Egypt, which bears the cobra of Wadjet

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In Spanish: Neit para niños