Ancient Egyptian Gods: Min – Supreme Symbol of Sexual Pro-creativity and Fertility

02/13/23 • 6 min

Looking at Min it is very easy to see why he is the supreme symbol and deity of sexual procreativity. Not only was he the god of sexual procreativity he also the protector-deity of the mining regions in the desert east of the Nile. Those travelling through harsh landscape in search of wealth, perfumes, and incense in the lands leading to Arabia sought his protection, and he was particularly cherished by miners working in the Eastern Desert mines.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ancientegyptianhistory.wordpress.com/2021/07/28/ancient-egyptian-gods-min-supreme-symbol-of-sexual-pro-creativity-and-fertility/

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ancientegyptianhistory.wordpress.com/2021/07/28/ancient-egyptian-gods-min-supreme-symbol-of-sexual-pro-creativity-and-fertility/

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