Neith
Neith
In Egyptian mythology, Neith was a psychopomp, a goddess of war and the hunt and the patron deity of Sais, in the Western Delta. As well, she was the patroness of weaving - the bandages and shrouds worn by the mummified deceased were said to be gifts from Neith. She was often portrayed holding a set of bow and arrows, occasionally a harpoon. She was the mother of Sobek. At Banebdjetet's request, she interceded in the war between Horus and Set over the Egyptian throne; she recommended that Horus rule.
She was identified with Nephthys and Anouke.
Plato's Timaeus states that she was the Greek goddess 'Athene' by another name.
The planet Venus was once thought to have a moon, which was called Neith.