"Milky Way: Ancient Egyptian Belief in Celestial Goddess Revealed"
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Ancient Egyptians viewed the Milky Way as the deity Nut, goddess of the sky, mothers, fertility, and the universe, according to a study from the University of Portsmouth. Associate Professor Dr. Or Graur drew on ancient texts to establish the connection between the sky and religion for ancient Egyptians, highlighting the depiction of Nut as stretched across the sky. Nut's influence is still felt today in modern African belief systems, and her story as a powerful and cunning deity continues to resonate in Egyptian culture.
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