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Description The ancient Egyptian god Shu is represented as a human with a feather on his head, as he is associated with light and air. This feather serves as the hieroglyphic sign for his name. Shu could also be represented as a lion, or with a more elaborate feathered headdress.[1]
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Shu with a more elaborate espresso from the New Kingdom:
Menes, Cheope, Chefren, Micerino, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, Tutankhamon.

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  1. ↑ Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003) The complete gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt, London: Thames & Hudson ISBN: 0-500-05120-8.

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