Sah (god)

Sah
God of constellation Orion

Sah was the personification of Orion.
Name in hieroglyphs
D61 N14 G1 A40
Symbol star
Consort Sopdet (star Sirius)
Offspring Sopdu

In Egyptian mythology, Sah was the deification of constellation Orion. His consort was Sopdet, the goddess of star Sirius. Orion and Sirius both held an important role in Egyptian mythology, and the corresponding deities were associated with Osiris and Isis.[1]

Sah was frequently mentioned as "the Father of Gods" in the Old Kingdom Pyramid texts. Pharaoh was thought to travel to Orion after his death.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003). The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt. London: Thames & Hudson. p. 127. ISBN 0-500-05120-8.
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