Dragons of Fame

Mehen

Type/Species: Wurm
Origin: Egyptian Mythology

History: Mehen is the vast, cosmic serpent of Egyptian mythology.¹ Some sources do not mention Mehen's sex, while others attribute the serpent as female or male.² In the ancient "Hymn to Amen-Ra," Mehen is specifically mentioned as a serpent goddess.²

Mehen coiled around Ra during his trip from western horizon to eastern horizon every night to protect him from the darkness and from Apep.¹ She is mentioned in the First Division of Tuat (or the First Hour), as well as the Seventh and Eighth Division of the Tuat.²

The other gods pulled the sun boat of Re at Mehen's command.²

Symbolism:

Physical Description: An enormous serpent, often depicted coiled around the cabin of the solar boat.¹

1. Rose [Monsters] 241
2. Turner [Ancient] 315

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