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Seth

God of the desert, storms, and foreigners in ancient Egyptian religion

Entitythunder deity war deity Ancient Egyptian deityQ131795

Also known as Set · Setesh · Sutekh · Setekh · Suty · Typhon

Instance of: thunder deity
, war deity
, Ancient Egyptian deity
Part of: Egyptian mythology

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Set is a god of deserts, storms, disorder, violence, and foreigners in ancient Egyptian religion. In Ancient Greek, the god's name is given as Sēth. Set had a positive role where he accompanied Ra on his barque to repel Apep (Apophis), the serpent of Chaos. Set had a vital role as a reconciled combatant. He was lord of the Red Land (desert), where he was the balance to Horus' role as lord of the Black Land.

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