In exploring various cultures’ Milky Way mythologies, Graur was struck by ancient Egyptian written sources that referenced ...

An unusual depiction of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut may include a representation of the "Dark River" or "Great Rift"—the band along the Milky Way caused by dust clouds.

the earth-god Geb. The rising sun sails up her legs in the east before setting down her arms in the west. | Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess ...

In his study, Dr. Graur reviewed 125 images of the sky-goddess Nut (pronounced "Noot"), found among 555 ancient Egyptian coffins ... the earth god Geb. She protects the earth from being flooded ...

Depictions on ancient Egyptian coffins and tombs suggest a link between the ... Nut was considered the protector of Earth, symbolized by the god Geb. Her connection to the Milky Way may reflect this ...

While this is the clearest known evidence for the ancient Egyptians ... goddess, went beyond representing the firmament above. She was the entire cosmos. Often depicted standing over her brother ...

Ancient depictions of the Egyptian sky goddess may represent one ... Egyptian goddess Nut can be seen arching over the Earth god Geb, forming the sky. With her hands and feet touching the horizon ...

Depictions of the ancient Egyptian sky goddess found on tombs and ... the Earth – which is represented by her brother, the god Geb – Nut was believed to play the important role of protecting ...

The ancient Egyptians were astute astronomers ... The study focuses on how the Egyptian Sky Goddess Nut has been depicted in several settings over time. The goddess was often portrayed as a ...