The Ogdoad (that which exists past the 7th heaven)

[novapsyche]

OGDOAD. Term describing the group of 8 deities associated with Hermopolis. It contained four couples who symbolized the state of the world before creation. The group usually consists of: Nun and Naunet, representing the primeval waters; Huh and Hauhet, being endless space; Kuk and Kauket are darkness; Amun and Amaunet represent that which is hidden.


Egyptian Glossary

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[xiombarg.livejournal.com]

The Ogdoad were featured in an In Nomine game I played once.

[novapsyche.livejournal.com]

I've been wanting to play In Nomine for some years now.

[absolutcalm.livejournal.com]

Look at me, I'm replying in your journal!!!!

[xiombarg.livejournal.com]

You need to move closer to me, hon... or to my friend Wynn in Greensboro, NC, who ran the game I was referring to.

[xiombarg.livejournal.com]

Do you want a cookie?

[novapsyche.livejournal.com]

I want a cookie. :)

[xiombarg.livejournal.com]

Don't we all, metaphyscially, want a cookie?