Werethekau

Weret-Hekau (also spelled Weret-Hekau or Werethekau) is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with magic, royalty, and childbirth. Her name translates to "Great of Magic" or "Mistress of Magic" in Egyptian, reflecting her role as a deity of protective and transformative powers. In Hebrew, her name can be approximated as וֶרֶת-הֶקָאו, though this is not a direct translation. In other relevant languages, her name might be rendered as Weret-Hekau in Latin or Weret-Hekau in French, as these languages often adopt ancient Egyptian terms directly. Weret-Hekau was often depicted as a cobra or a woman with a cobra headdress, symbolizing her protective nature. She was particularly venerated during the Early Dynastic Period and the Old Kingdom, where she was seen as a guardian of the pharaoh and a protector of the royal lineage. Her association with magic and childbirth underscores her importance in both religious and political contexts, as she was believed to ensure the safety and prosperity of the royal family and the kingdom as a whole.