Reshep

Reshep


 * Other Names:**

Reshpu, Reshef, Rahshaf, Rasap


 * Meaning of Name:**

"Lightning-bearer"

Hieroglyphics:




 * Titles:**

"Lord of the Sky"

"Lord of the Arrow"

"Lord of Eternity"

"Lord of Gazelles"


 * Family:**

His wife was Anat, their child Min.

Reshep was a god of Syrian origin who was absorbed into the Egyptian pantheon during the 18th Dynasty. Reverence of Reshep extended as far away as Spain. He was considered to be a god of war and pestilence, and a protector of royalty. Because of his martial skills, Reshep was closely associated with the pharaoh in battle. Magical texts included spells that call upon Reshep to destroy the //Akha// demon which causes abdominal pains. He was also worshiped as a god who answers prayers.

Reshep was portrayed as a man wearing the White Crown, with ribbons and the head of a gazelle on his brow. As a god of war, Reshep often carried weapons, such as a spear, Ames Scepter, axe, sickle, or shield. He was frequently depicted with a Syrian-style beard.


 * Outside of Egypt:**

The Greeks associated Reshep with their god Apollo.

Egyptian Deities - R