Gengen-Wer

Gengen-Wer
Geese depicted in the tomb of Nefermaat
Name in hieroglyphs

Gengen-Wer or Negeg-Wer (Ngg wr) is an Ancient Egyptian god of creation who appeared like a Goose, Possibly an Egyptian goose. His name can translate to great honker or great cackler. He is said to guard a celestial egg containing a powerful creative energy. He also played a minor role in one spell in Chapter 59 of the Book of the Dead.

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