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Culture 
Wadjet
Also known as Uadjit, Edjo
- Mythical Number: #3503
- Culture:
Egyptian - Attribute:
Celestial - Attribute:
Reptilian - Behaviour:
Friendly - Common Type:
Egyptian Gods
A cobra goddess from ancient Egyptian mythology. She was worshipped in pre-dynastic times and is seen in the form of a snake. She was the eye of the sun god Ra and would spit fire balls out at the King’s enemies. She also became an emblem coiled along the rim of Ra’s shield. She also featured on crowns to show sovereignty and protection for the King. Her symbol was Uraeus.
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Did you find Wadjet interesting? Add it to a fantasy-based game, a creative and unique story or draw your own doodle. For more on a living ancient Egypt check out he Brendan Frasser film series The Mummy featuring Egyptian mythical beings. The computer game Age of Mythology is perhaps the best eulogy to Egyptian mythical creatures with Anubites, Wadjets, Sphinx and more. In the classic computer game Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation Lara Croft ventures into the Egyptian tombs to find out that ancient Egyptian monsters are still very much alive. The most rememberable moment of ancient Egyptian mythology in pop culture is Boris Karloff's stunning performance in film The Mummy (1932).
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