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| In Egyptian tradition, Tefnut is the goddess of water. She rules over rain, dew, damp air, and other forms of moisture. She is the sister and consort of Shu, the Air god; and the mother of Geb and Nut.
Tefnut appears as a woman with the head of a lioness bearing pointed ears (which distinguishes her from Sekhmet, whose ears are round). She was worshipped most in Heliopolis and Leontopolis. People sought her blessings for purification, health, and water. Call upon her with this invocation. Tefnut, sharp-eared goddess, Wash our hands with pure water. Sprinkle our fields with clear dew. Wrap our pathway in silver mist. From you flow the waters of the Earth, And to you all waters must return. Give us your blessing, and grant us Permission to borrow them for a time. |
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