Also called Nehebu-kau, He who harnesses the kas.
Their story
Nehebkau was a powerful serpent god whose name may mean the one who harnesses the kas. The Pyramid Texts say he could not be harmed by magic, fire or water, and he was invoked as a protector of the king. He was said to be the son of Serqet or of Renenutet and to offer food to the dead. His festival fell at the start of the season of Peret and was linked with the renewal of kingship.
Best times to give to them
- his festival on the first day of the month of Tybi (Peret)
- the Wag festival
What they like being given
- water
- bread
- incense
How to honour them
- Ask him to protect your life force and keep you whole.
How they can help you
- protection
- strength of spirit
- feeling connected to ancestors
Symbols
- serpent with human arms and legs
- two-headed snake
- offering cups
Sources
- Pyramid Texts
- Coffin Texts
- Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
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