Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Egyptian god of the earth: In ancient Egyptian mythology, Keb (also commonly spelled Geb) is the deity personifying the earth. He is considered the father of the major gods Osiris and Isis.

Usage Notes

• "Keb" is a proper noun referring specifically to a figure from ancient Egyptian religion. It is not used in general or modern contexts.
• The spelling "Keb" is a transliteration from Egyptian hieroglyphs. The more common and widely recognized spelling in English is Geb.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • In the creation myth, Keb, the earth god, was separated from Nut, the sky goddess.
  • Keb was believed to be the father of Osiris.

Advanced Usage

• Mythological Context: The name is used almost exclusively in discussions of Egyptology, mythology, and ancient history.
  • The depiction of Keb often shows him lying beneath the arch of the sky goddess.

Variants and Related Words

• Geb: The most standard and frequent English spelling for the same deity.
• Earth god: A descriptive term for deities with similar functions in other mythologies, though not a direct synonym for "Keb."

Synonyms

• Geb: The primary synonym, being an alternative spelling for the same god.
• Seb: Another less common transliteration of the same Egyptian god's name.

Related Concepts

• Nut: The sky goddess, often depicted as Keb's consort.
• Osiris: God of the afterlife, son of Keb.
• Isis: Goddess of magic and motherhood, daughter of Keb.
• Ennead: The group of nine major deities in Heliopolitan creation myth, which includes Keb.

Noun

1. Egyptian god of the earth; father of Osiris and Isis