Qetesh

English

Alternative forms

Kadesh

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈkɑːdɛʃ/

Proper noun

Qetesh

(Ancient Egyptian religion) A goddess adopted into the ancient Egyptian religion from the religion of Canaan, popular during the New Kingdom. She was a fertility goddess of sacred ecstasy and sexual pleasure. Her Canaan equivalent is the goddess Qadeshtu.

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