Leopard skin (clothing in Ancient Egypt)

Leopard skin (clothing in Ancient Egypt)

The leopard skin was a ritual garment in Ancient Egypt. It has been documented with certainty since the Early Dynastic period. The mythological roots go back to the pre-dynastic period. In these times, the goddess Mafdet still served as the sky goddess, and her cosmic functions were taken over by the sky goddess Nut in the course of ancient Egyptian history. The Ancient Egyptians therefore used the term "leopard skin" in connection with the divine panther.

Pantheon: Egyptian Culture: Ancient Egyptian Civilization: Ancient Egypt Period: 3100 BCE – 400 CE

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