New Study Links Milky Way to Egyptian Goddess Nut

Astrophysicist Or Graur's research reveals how the Milky Way may have symbolized the sky goddess Nut in ancient Egyptian mythology.

Or Graur, an astrophysicist at the University of Portsmouth, combines astronomy and Egyptology to explore the connection between the Milky Way and the Egyptian sky goddess Nut.
The study suggests that the Milky Way's orientation during different seasons aligned with depictions of Nut, highlighting her arms in winter and her backbone in summer.
Nut, often depicted as a star-studded woman arched over the earth, played a significant role in Egyptian cosmology and religious practices.
Graur's research also draws parallels between Egyptian interpretations of the Milky Way and similar beliefs in other cultures, emphasizing a global connection.
The findings are part of a broader project to catalog and study the multicultural mythology of the Milky Way, aiming to uncover shared human perspectives on the galaxy.