Mut (also known as Maut or Mout) was a primordial deity in ancient Egyptian religion, who personified the universal mother, the mother of all creation. She was often depicted as a woman with the double crown of Egypt, or as a vulture with outstretched wings, symbolizing her protective nature. In Egyptian, her name translates to "mother," reflecting her role as the mother of the pharaoh and the patroness of the city of Thebes. Mut was part of the Theban triad, along with her consort Amun and their son Khonsu. Her worship dates back to at least the 18th Dynasty, and she was often associated with other goddesses such as Isis and Hathor. In Coptic, the later stage of the Egyptian language, her name is transliterated as Moōte. In Arabic, she is referred to as Maut (موت).