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Seth (also written Set; derived from Setekh or Sutekh) is the name of a deity from Ancient Egyptian religion. He is one of the "oldest" (i.e. earliest archaeologically detected) deities amongst the Egyptian pantheon.
Seth | |||||
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God of storm and deserts, protector of bedouins | |||||
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Major cult center | Ombos | ||||
Symbol | Was-scepter, set animal | ||||
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Parents | Geb and Nut | ||||
Siblings | Osiris, Isis, Nephthys | ||||
Consort | Nephthys | ||||
Offspring | Anubis |
No other god of the pantheon has experienced such an incredible change in reputation, as Seth did during the history of Egypt. During the Predynastic Period, the Early Kingdom and Old Kingdom, Seth enjoyed great popularity and he was worshipped positively just like his "counterpart" Horus. It was not until the First Intermediate Period, that Seth was more and more ostracized. Only a few kings (pharaohs) connected their names to Seth. During the Greek Era, Seth was syncretized with the Greek god Typhon.
Seth plays the main role in the famous Osiris myth und the also famous Horus-and-Seth myth, in both tales he is the main antagonist. He is there depicted as a murderer, thief and even as a rapist. At the end of the story, Seth is sent into exile. Seth also plays a major role in the famous underworld myths, in which he appears as the loyal protector of the sungod Ra during the night.