Also called Seb, Keb, the Great Cackler.
Their story
Geb is the son of Shu and Tefnut, the earth lying beneath his wife Nut, the sky. Their children were Osiris, Isis, Set and Nephthys. As the first heir of the gods he passed on the throne of Egypt, and in the Memphite text on the Shabaka Stone he judges between Horus and Set, first dividing the land and then giving it all to Horus. His laughter was said to cause earthquakes, and barley grew from his ribs.
Best times to give to them
- the epagomenal days
- sowing time
- Khoiak
What they like being given
- bread
- barley or other grain
- water poured on the soil
- plants in pots
How to honour them
- Pour a little water on the earth or a houseplant in thanks for the ground under you.
- Sow seeds in his name at the start of a growing season.
How they can help you
- grounding
- gardening and growth
- inheritance disputes
- stability
Symbols
- goose
- green skin
- reclining figure
- barley
Sources
- Pyramid Texts
- Shabaka Stone (British Museum EA 498)
- Pinch, Egyptian Mythology
More Egyptian gods
- Osiris Lord of the afterlife and new growth
- Horus The falcon, protector of the rightful king
- Ra The sun who sails the sky
- Thoth Scribe of the gods, lord of wisdom
- Anubis Guardian and guide of the dead
- Khonsu The Traveller, the moon who heals
- Amun The hidden king of the gods at Thebes
- Ptah Creator by word and patron of craftsmen