Sopdet

Image of the goddess Sopdet

In Egyptain mythology Sopdet was the goddess of the star Sothis. Sothis is thought to be the star Sirius.

The name Sopdet means sharp in Egyptain. This is a reference to the brightest star in the night sky. In art she is shown as a woman with a five-pointed star upon her head.


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