Abtu

Abtu

:"for the town see Abtu, Afghanistan"Abtu is a sacred fish, according to Egyptian mythology.

Purpose

Abtu swims in front of Ra's sun boat with Anet to warn him of any possible dangers ahead who swims before the boat of the sun god Ra. He is mentioned in the Book of the Dead.

External links

* [http://www.godchecker.com/pantheon/egyptian-mythology.php?deity=ABTU Godchecker.com]
* [http://www.aboutegypt.net/bod97.htm Excerpt of the Book of the Dead]


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