Neith

Neith (also spelled Net or Neit) is an ancient Egyptian goddess who was worshipped from the Early Dynastic Period to approximately the 6th century CE. She is often depicted as a woman with a shield and two arrows or as a sow, and is associated with weaving, hunting, and warfare. Neith is one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon, with her cult center at Sais in the Nile Delta. Her name is transliterated as נֵית in Hebrew. In Greek, she is known as Neith or Neit, and in Coptic, she is referred to as Neitē. Neith was considered a protector goddess and was often invoked for her defensive qualities. She was also associated with the creation myth, as she was believed to have created the world through her weaving. Additionally, Neith was linked to the pharaoh's regalia, particularly the shuty (royal uraeus), symbolizing her protective role over the ruler.