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Region: Egypt, Africa
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature: None
Sources: Illiana

Notes:
  • Shown with extended wings, a woman’s head, and wearing the red crown of Lower Egypt.
  • Images and icons of her and her sister guard the tombs, including one figure found in the tomb of Tutankhamun which strongly suggested the serpent’s body and wings of a dragon.
  • Her image appears on crowns for protection and the symbol of ruler.
  • One myth says she uses her tail to ride on the sun (or on the Sun God’s forehead) and destroys her enemies with fire from her breath.

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