Also called Hu (Authoritative Utterance), Sia (Perception).
Their story
Hu is authoritative speech and Sia is perception or understanding, two powers the creator used to shape the world. Book of the Dead spell 17 says they sprang from drops of blood from the sun god. They travelled in the sun boat with Heka, and kings were said to have Hu in their mouths and Sia in their hearts. Together they express the Memphite idea that creation comes through heart and tongue.
Best times to give to them
- dawn
- before important decisions
What they like being given
- incense
- water
- a written statement of intent
How to honour them
- Before speaking or deciding, pause to think first (Sia) and then speak clearly (Hu).
How they can help you
- clear thinking
- speaking with authority
- good decisions
Symbols
- two men in the sun boat
- the tongue and heart
Sources
- Book of the Dead, Spell 17
- Coffin Texts
- Pinch, Egyptian Mythology
More Egyptian spirits
- The Seven Hathors The goddesses who foretell a child's fate
- The Four Sons of Horus Guardians of the organs and the four directions
- The Ogdoad The eight primordial frogs and serpents
- The Ennead The nine gods of Heliopolis