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Memphite Triad

Egyptian deity
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The Memphite Triad refers to a group of three deities central to the religious practices in Memphis, ancient Egypt's capital. The primary deity of this triad is Ptah, revered as a creator god and patron of craftsmen. Ptah was often depicted as a man in mummy form, wearing a skullcap and a false beard.12

The other members of the Memphite Triad are Sekhmet, a goddess associated with war and healing, and Nefertem, a god often depicted as a lotus flower. Together, Ptah, Sekhmet, and Nefertem formed a significant divine family within Egyptian religion. Ptah's importance grew with the political prominence of Memphis, leading to his cult spreading throughout Egypt.12

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  2. Memphis: Top Questions
  3. ancient Egyptian religion - Groupings of deities
  4. major gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt
  5. ancient Egyptian religion - Myth

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