Renenutet
Culture & Region
Ancient Egypt
Time Period
c. Old Kingdom onwards
Domains
Harvestnursingfortunesnake goddessnourishment
Symbols & Animals
Cobragrainsuckling child
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Faiyum
- Nile Delta
Key Myths & Stories
Cobra harvest goddess; nurses pharaoh; gives secret names; festival of Renenutet
Related Deities
≈ Thermouthis (Greek name); ≈ Demeter (harvest)