The Hemsut
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Parents	Ptah

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InEgyptian mythology, Theḥmswt (anglicized asHemsut,Hemuset orHemusut) were the goddesses offate and protection.^[1][2] They are representative of theKa (male protective spirit^[3]).

Hemsut are female counterparts to theKa, providing nourishment, life force, power, and magical protection, especially to newborn royalty. The Hemsut images in art include a shield crossed with arrows, often worn as a headdress and sometimes appearing independently. The shield symbolizes theSaisNome (Sap-Meh). Originally hemsut were closely associated with specific Kas, forming pairs (e.g., Hemsut ofHu, Hemsut ofHeka), their concept probably expanded over time to include other deities.^[2]

The Hemsut are briefly mentioned inThe Prince of Egypt.

• Bonnet, Hans, ed. (2000)."Hemsut".Lexikon der ägyptischen Religionsgeschichte [Lexicon of Egyptian Religious History] (in German) (3 ed.). Hamburg: Nikol.ISBN 3-937872-08-6.
• Lurker, Manfred (2015-04-29)."Ka".A Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses, Devils and Demons. Routledge.ISBN 978-1-136-10620-0. Retrieved2025-09-05.
• Ventker, Bettina (2018).Garanten der Herrschaft: Die Prozessionen der Kas und Hemusut in den Tempeln der griechisch-römischen Zeit [Guarantors of Rule: The Processions of the Kas and Hemusut in the Temples of the Greco-Roman Period]. Soubassementstudien VI. Studien zur spätägyptischen Religion (in German). Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag.ISBN 978-3-447-10883-6.

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