Gengen-Wer
Geese depicted in the tomb of Nefermaat
Name in hieroglyphs

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Gengen-Wer or Negeg-Wer (Ngg wr) is an Ancient Egyptian god of creation who appeared like a Goose, Possibly an Egyptian goose. ^[1] His name can translate to great honker or great cackler. He is said to guard a celestial egg containing a powerful creative energy. ^[1] He also played a minor role in one spell in Chapter 59 of the Book of the Dead. ^{[2] [ unreliable source? ]}

Works cited

• Wilkinson, Richard H. (2003). The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Thames & Hudson. ISBN   0-500-05120-8.

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