Tefnut

Tefnut (also spelled Tefenet or Tefnet) is an ancient Egyptian goddess of moisture, dew, and rain. She is one of the earliest deities to be mentioned in Egyptian records and is closely associated with the primordial waters of creation. Tefnut is often depicted as a lioness or a woman with the head of a lioness, symbolizing her fierce and protective nature. In Egyptian mythology, she is the daughter of Atum, the sun god, and the sister and consort of Shu, the god of air. Together, they form a divine couple that represents the fundamental elements of nature. The name Tefnut is derived from the Egyptian word tefnet, which means "moisture" or "that which is moist." In Hebrew, the name can be translated as טפנט (Tefnut). In other languages, such as French, she is known as Téfénout, and in German, she is referred to as Tefnut or Tefenet. Tefnut's role in Egyptian mythology highlights the importance of water and moisture in the arid environment of ancient Egypt, where the annual flooding of the Nile was crucial for agriculture and survival.