Renenutet

Renenutet (also spelled Renenet, Renenet, or Thermouthis in Greek) was an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with nourishment, harvest, and the pharaoh's divine right to rule. Her name translates to "the nursing one" or "the one who nourishes," reflecting her role as a protector and provider. In Hebrew, she might be referred to as רננוט (Renenut), though this translation is not widely attested. In other relevant languages, her name is known as Renenet in Latin and Renenet in Coptic. Renenutet was often depicted as a cobra or a woman with a cobra's head, symbolizing her protective nature. She was closely linked to the goddess Geb and was sometimes considered the mother of Nehebkau, a deity associated with the protection of the pharaoh's ka (life force). Renenutet's cult was particularly prominent in the Delta region, where she was venerated as a deity who ensured the fertility of the land and the abundance of crops. Her association with the harvest made her an important figure in agricultural societies, and she was often invoked for blessings on the harvest and protection from famine.