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Egyptian Mythology · Question

Who is the earth god, husband of Nut?

Answer

Geb

The story behind the answer

Geb is the correct answer because he is the ancient Egyptian god of the earth and the husband (and brother) of Nut, the sky goddess. In myth, the air god Shu separates Geb and Nut, creating space for the world. Geb is often shown lying beneath Nut, with green skin symbolizing fertile land; his laughter was said to cause earthquakes.

To remember: G for Geb = Ground; N for Nut = Night/sky. Unlike Ra (sun), Osiris (afterlife and rebirth), or Anubis (mummification), Geb embodies the solid earth and growth. Pharaohs were sometimes called “heirs of Geb,” linking royal authority to the land itself.

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