Renpet

Renpet (also spelled Renenet or Thueris in some contexts) is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with nursing, nourishment, and the concept of sustenance. She is often depicted as a cobra or a woman with the head of a cobra, symbolizing protection and life-giving qualities. Renpet is also linked to the idea of the "eternal cycle," reflecting the cyclical nature of life and renewal. In Egyptian mythology, she is sometimes considered a counterpart to the goddess Renenutet, who is also associated with nourishment and fertility. The name Renpet translates to "year" in Egyptian, reflecting her connection to the annual cycles of growth and harvest. In Hebrew, the concept might be loosely translated as שנה (shana), meaning "year," though direct translations of the goddess's name are not commonly used. In other languages, such as Arabic, the term might be transliterated as رنبت (Ranbat), though it does not carry the same mythological significance. Renpet's role in Egyptian religion underscores the importance of agriculture and the natural cycles of life in ancient Egyptian culture.