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Qetesh
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Qetesh was a goddess who was incorporated into the ancient Egyptian religion in the late Bronze Age. Her name was likely developed by the Egyptians based on the Semitic root Q-D-Š meaning 'holy' or 'blessed,' attested as a title of El and possibly Athirat and a further independent deity in texts from Ugarit.
Stele of Qetesh / Kadesh, Dynasty XIX (1292–1186 BC), Museo Egizio
Stele of Qetesh / Kadesh, Dynasty XIX (1292–1186 BC), Museo Egizio
Qetesh wearing the headdress of Hathor and standing on a lion; she holds a lotus flower and a snake and is flanked by Min on the left and Resheph on t
Qetesh wearing the headdress of Hathor and standing on a lion; she holds a lotus flower and a snake and is flanked by Min on the left and Resheph on the right (Louvre).
Q-D-Š
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Q-D-Š is a triconsonantal Semitic root meaning "sacred, holy", derived from a concept central to ancient Semitic religion. From a basic verbal meaning "to consecrate, to purify", it could be used as an adjective meaning "holy", or as a substantive referring to a "sanctuary, sacred object, sacred personnel."
Qodeš l-Yahweh, "Holy to Yahweh", an inscription worn on the forehead of the High Priest of Israel
Qodeš l-Yahweh, "Holy to Yahweh", an inscription worn on the forehead of the High Priest of Israel