Ancient Egyptian Mythology

The Gods of Ancient Egypt...

WEPWAWET

Egyptian Security God

Also known as Wep-Wa-Wet, Wepawet

Picture of the Egyptian Security God Wepwawet from our Egyptian mythology image library. Illustration by Chas Saunders.

Jackal Guard Dog

When not protecting Godly things he becomes the God of Openings. Buried bones on battlefields, orifices of any sort, entrances into Underworld, probably jars containing drink.

There’s nothing like a good scavenge.

Wepwawet Facts and Figures

Name: Wepwawet
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Wep-Wa-Wet, Wepawet

Gender: Male
Type: God
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: Domestic Protection
Area of expertise: Security, Domestic Protection

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 3770

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Article last revised on November 12, 2018 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

References: Coming soon.

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