Ogdoad

See also: ogdoad

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀγδοάς (ogdoás, “eight, a group of eight”).

Proper noun

Ogdoad

  1. The group of eight primordial deities worshipped at Hermopolis in Ancient Egyptian times: Naunet and Nu, Amaunet and Amun, Kauket and Kuk, and Hauhet and Huh.
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