Nefertem

Nefertem was a deity honored by the ancient Egyptians. According to a creation myth, he was originally a lotus flower at the time of creation. He was worshipped as a god of healing and beauty. Since the blue lotus is a flower and a symbol of rebirth, Nefertem is often compared to it.

Nefertum is depicted with as a human with a lotus blossom on his head, which is sometimes augmented with two feathered plumes
Artist drawing of Nefertem

His father is Ptah and his mother is Sekhmet. They are all worshiped evenly.


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