Hemsut

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In Egyptian mythology, Hemsut (or Hemuset) was the goddess of fate and protection.^[1] She is representative of the ka. Her headdress bears a shield, above which are two crossed arrows.

In popular culture[]

Hemsut is briefly mentioned in The Prince of Egypt.

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