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geb

/ɡɛb/

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noun

formalcommon/ɡɛb/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the ancient Egyptian god of the earth, considered the father of Osiris and Isis.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к древнеегипетскому богу земли, считающемуся отцом Осириса и Исиды.
  1. Egyptian Earth God C1 formal

    In ancient Egyptian mythology, the god of the earth, often depicted lying beneath the sky goddess Nut. He is the father of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys.

    • Geb was considered the father of the pharaohs.
    • In art, Geb is often shown with green skin, symbolizing vegetation.
    • The myth tells how Geb and Nut were separated by their father Shu.

    🇷🇺Геб

    Synonyms: kebseb