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  • Seshat: The Goddess of Writing in Ancient Egypt

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    The Divine Scribe: Seshat’s Role in Ancient Egyptian Culture Seshat, recognized also as Sefkhet-Abwy and Seshet, holds the esteemed title of the Egyptian goddess of writing. Her name translates directly to “female scribe,” and she is commonly illustrated as a woman with a leopard skin draping her robe, adorned with a headdress featuring a seven-pointed…

  • The Role of Seshat in Ancient Egyptian Writing and Culture

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    Seshat: The Egyptian Goddess of Writing Seshat, also known as Sefkhet-Abwy and Seshet, holds the prestigious title of the Egyptian goddess of writing and record-keeping. Her name translates to “female scribe,” and she is often depicted as a woman adorned with a leopard skin over her robe, complemented by a distinctive headdress featuring a seven-pointed…