Neper (mythology): Difference between revisions
Content deleted Content added
m Physical Attributes Tags: Reverted Visual edit |
Undid revision 1221975221 by JumanaMythlok (talk): WP:CITESPAM |
||
| Line 15: | Line 15: | ||
}}[[File:Npri Nepri.png|thumb|Nepri, name showing the symbol of 3 grains ]] |
}}[[File:Npri Nepri.png|thumb|Nepri, name showing the symbol of 3 grains ]] |
||
In [[ancient Egyptian religion]], '''Neper''' (alts. '''Nepra''' or '''Nepri''') was a god of grain.<ref>Pinch, Geraldine. ''Egyptian Mythology'' p.171., Oxford University Press, USA (April 8, 2004) {{ISBN|0-19-517024-5}}.</ref> His female counterpart was '''Nepit''', the goddess of grain. His consort may have been [[Tayt]], the goddess of weaving. |
In [[ancient Egyptian religion]], '''Neper''' (alts. '''Nepra''' or '''Nepri''') was a god of grain.<ref>Pinch, Geraldine. ''Egyptian Mythology'' p.171., Oxford University Press, USA (April 8, 2004) {{ISBN|0-19-517024-5}}.</ref> His female counterpart was '''Nepit''', the goddess of grain. His consort may have been [[Tayt]], the goddess of weaving. |
||
== Physical Attributes == |
|||
Neper is commonly depicted in ancient Egyptian culture as a youthful figure adorned with symbols symbolizing fertility and abundance, highlighting the crucial role of agriculture within the Nile Valley civilization. This portrayal underscores the significance placed on agricultural prosperity in ancient Egypt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Nitten |date=2023-06-07 |title=Neper : The God of the Grain |url=https://mythlok.com/neper/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=Mythlok |language=en-US}}</ref> |
|||
Often portrayed with black skin reminiscent of the fertile soil along the Nile River, he embodies the essence of fertility and growth. His imagery frequently features him clutching sheaves of grain or wielding a scepter crafted from grain, underscoring his identity as the god of grain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Nitten |date=2023-06-07 |title=Neper : The God of the Grain |url=https://mythlok.com/neper/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=Mythlok |language=en-US}}</ref> |
|||
==In myth== |
==In myth== |
||
{{Ancient Egyptian religion}} |
{{Ancient Egyptian religion}} |
||
Pictured in human form, Nepri is often depicted as a child suckled by [[Renenutet]].<ref>"Conceptions of God In Ancient Egypt: The One and the Many", Erik Hornung (translated by John Baines), p. 276, Cornell University Press, 1996, {{ISBN|0-8014-8384-0}}</ref> Nepri's body was dotted to represent grains. The hieroglyphs that write his name similarly include the symbols of grain. Naturally, as ''lord of the mouth'', Neper's mother was identified as [[Renenutet]], who gave out the ''[[Egyptian soul|ren]]'', a person's true name, and who was also identified as a source of [[nourishment]]. In particular, Neper was especially associated with the most used types of grain, namely [[barley]] and [[emmer wheat]]. His name simply means "lord of the mouth", a reference to the function of grain as sustenance. Once the [[myth of Osiris and Isis]] coalesced, since [[Osiris]] was a god of agriculture and the dead, his story was associated with the annual harvest and the annual disappearance of any visible life in the crop. Thus, at this point, Neper was considered merely an aspect of Osiris, a much more significant god, gaining the title ''(one who) lives after dying''. |
Pictured in human form, Nepri is often depicted as a child suckled by [[Renenutet]].<ref>"Conceptions of God In Ancient Egypt: The One and the Many", Erik Hornung (translated by John Baines), p. 276, Cornell University Press, 1996, {{ISBN|0-8014-8384-0}}</ref> Nepri's body was dotted to represent grains. The hieroglyphs that write his name similarly include the symbols of grain. Naturally, as ''lord of the mouth'', Neper's mother was identified as [[Renenutet]], who gave out the ''[[Egyptian soul|ren]]'', a person's true name, and who was also identified as a source of [[nourishment]]. In particular, Neper was especially associated with the most used types of grain, namely [[barley]] and [[emmer wheat]]. His name simply means "lord of the mouth", a reference to the function of grain as sustenance. Once the [[myth of Osiris and Isis]] coalesced, since [[Osiris]] was a god of agriculture and the dead, his story was associated with the annual harvest and the annual disappearance of any visible life in the crop. Thus, at this point, Neper was considered merely an aspect of Osiris, a much more significant god, gaining the title ''(one who) lives after dying''. |
||
While Neper may not enjoy the same level of recognition today as some of his Egyptian counterparts, his lasting influence continues to resonate into modern times. The concept of a deity overseeing agriculture and the abundance of the earth echoes across various cultures worldwide. Furthermore, the principles of sustainable agriculture and the respect for the earth's resources reflect Neper's ancient significance within Egyptian society.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nair |first=Nitten |date=2023-06-07 |title=Neper : The God of the Grain |url=https://mythlok.com/neper/ |access-date=2024-05-03 |website=Mythlok |language=en-US}}</ref> |
|||
==References== |
==References== |
||
Latest revision as of 03:46, 3 May 2024
| Neper | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
.png) Oldest and rare surviving depiction of Nepri (or Neper) as an age mature man with the iconic 3 grain-symbol above his head as depiction | ||||
| Other names | Nepri Nepra | |||
| Name in hieroglyphs |
Neper[1] | |||
| Personal information | ||||
| Parents |
| |||
| Consort | Tayt (?) | |||
In ancient Egyptian religion, Neper (alts. Nepra or Nepri) was a god of grain.[2] His female counterpart was Nepit, the goddess of grain. His consort may have been Tayt, the goddess of weaving.
In myth[edit]
| Part of a series on |
| Ancient Egyptian religion |
|---|
 |
 Ancient Egypt portal |
Pictured in human form, Nepri is often depicted as a child suckled by Renenutet.[3] Nepri's body was dotted to represent grains. The hieroglyphs that write his name similarly include the symbols of grain. Naturally, as lord of the mouth, Neper's mother was identified as Renenutet, who gave out the ren, a person's true name, and who was also identified as a source of nourishment. In particular, Neper was especially associated with the most used types of grain, namely barley and emmer wheat. His name simply means "lord of the mouth", a reference to the function of grain as sustenance. Once the myth of Osiris and Isis coalesced, since Osiris was a god of agriculture and the dead, his story was associated with the annual harvest and the annual disappearance of any visible life in the crop. Thus, at this point, Neper was considered merely an aspect of Osiris, a much more significant god, gaining the title (one who) lives after dying.
References[edit]
- ^ Wörterbuch, II., p.249
- ^ Pinch, Geraldine. Egyptian Mythology p.171., Oxford University Press, USA (April 8, 2004) ISBN 0-19-517024-5.
- ^ "Conceptions of God In Ancient Egypt: The One and the Many", Erik Hornung (translated by John Baines), p. 276, Cornell University Press, 1996, ISBN 0-8014-8384-0
