Weneg

* Weneg, a 2nd dynasty pharaoh

Weneg, alt. Uneg, was an ancient Egyptian plant-god supporting the heavens. [Manfred Lurker, "The Routledge Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons", Routledge 2004, ISBN 0415340187, p.191 ] In this role of supporter of the sky he is identified with Shu. [Adolf Erman, "A Handbook of Egyptian Religion", Constable 1907, p.90] Weneg is mentioned in the Pyramid Texts, where he is described as the son and servant of the sun-god Re. [James Henry Breasted, "Development of Religion and Thought in Ancient Egypt", University of Pennsylvania Press 1999, ISBN 081221045X, p.121]

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