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Who were the other two deities in the Memphite Triad with Ptah?

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Memphis, Egypt: colossal statue of Ramses II
Memphis Colossal statue of Ramses II, carved from limestone, that once adorned the great temple of Ptah in Memphis, Egypt.

The other two deities in the Memphite Triad alongside Ptah are:

  • Sekhmet: A goddess of war and healing, often depicted as a lioness or a woman with a lioness's head, who served as Ptah's companion.123
  • Nefertem: A youthful god associated with the lotus flower, who was considered the son of Ptah and Sekhmet.12