Qetesh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A goddess adopted into the ancient Egyptian religion from the religion of Canaan, popular during the New Kingdom. Her Canaan equivalent is the goddess Qadeshtu.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɑːdɛʃ/

Word forms

Qetesh Kadesh

Etymology

Of Afroasiatic origin; see Qetesh.

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