The Glossary of Wesir
by Djedetmiwesir © 2001- 2005
This detail of Wesir's symbology and iconography is incomplete and an ongoing work in progress.

The Ankh:
-A hieroglyph, funerary amulet, and ritual implement symbolizing life. It appears as a "T" shape with a loop atop it. The Joint of the Loop and the "T" shape are often ornamented with a design that implies the two are bound together. There is about debate what the Ankh actually is symbolic of, a Hand mirror, a Tit (a sacred amulet of his sister Aset) and even Sandal straps (the loop going around the ankle the arms acting as the straps). Many Netjeru are depicted as holding the Ankh, including Wesir.

The Apis Bull:
Sacred animal to Wesir, and controversial in it's meaning, The Apis bull is said to have specific markings. a more in-depth look into the Apis bull, is forth coming, (eventualy) please check back soon! until then... click here

Aset (Isis):

The Atef Crown:
Composed of the conical Hedjet crown of upper Kemet,(Southern Egypt) With two Ostrich plumes of green, or gold on either side. A Ureaus, (Cobra shaped head piece that symbolizes Light, Royalty, and the eye of Ra) is usually featured in Wesir's statuary, but often left out of his reliefs. The crown may, or may not have two additional embellishments; a sun disk at the top of the crown, or Horns of a ram or bull extending from either side.

The Ba of Wesir:
Or the "soul of Wesir" is depicted as a Human hawk, wearing an Atef crown, or other crown worn by Wesir.

Aset pours a Libation of cool water for the ba of Wesir, who rises in life after death from the grain.

Black (color):
The name the ancient Egyptians had for their land in antiquity was "KMT" which means "the black land" black is a color of fertility, inspired from the black silt, and nutrient rich soil left behind by the Nile after it's flood waters receded. The blood shed by Wesir in his fighting with his brother Set was said to cause the black fertile earth. Wesir also was drown in the Nile, giving the life giving soil and waters of the floods to the world in his death. Wesir is at times depicted as a black or green skinned man, both colors Sacred to him, representing growth and fertility.

Corn Mummy:

Wesir is the mummiform god of growth, in his roles as an agricultural deity, his rebirth after death was found in all things that grew. Seeds germinated in the black Nile mud that became fertile from Wesir’s blood, plants later grew from this black earth. One of the most honorable ways to Venerate Wesir’s unseen power of growth, and his life even in death, is found in the Corn Mummy, sometimes called a "Wesir bed" (Osiris-bed). Types can vary but two examples of Corn mummies are:

A wooden or Clay Tile, Hollowed out in the Image of Wesir. Packed with fertile Nile mud and seeds planted. these Corn mummies almost acted like flower pots.

Upon a Bed, much like a funerary couch was placed a mummiform made of linen, that was filled with Nile earth and seeds, and soaked with water. These may have been placed in the fields, by the farmer who wished to honor Wesir, and receive a blessed farming season. Some have also been found with in royal tombs

Regardless of the type of corn mummy used, when the seeds later sprouted it was as if Wesir was springing to life himself.

Couch, Funerary:

Wesir is often seen lying on an animal headed "bed". This funerary couch is symbolic of Where Wesir's body laid during the Heka (magic) rituals that brought him to life after death, The conception of his son Heru-sa-Aset. and his mummification process.

Wesir's sisters Nebt-het and Aset (wife) mourning Wesir on his funerary couch- Philae

Wesir in Mummiform, upon his funerary couch (Dendra)

The Crook (heq, Heqa):

Emblem of Royalty, The crook is a tool of a Shepherd, represents the way the king looks out for, and protects his people. Often, the crook is seen in the right hand of Wesir, many other Netjeru and Kings. The Long strait handle of the crook can vary in length, but the top always has the distinctive semi circular hook.

Divine Beard:

A False beard worn on the chin of a King, or Netjeru. When worn by a Netjeru, the beard is usually curled, and when curled represents that the wearer is divine.

Flail (nekhakha):
Other wise known as the Flail. In contrast to the symbology of the Crook, the Flail represents Authority. The Crook and the Flail are both generally associated with the Kings of Kemet.

Isis:
See Aset

Nebthet (Nephthys):
The youngest of the Five children of Nut, Sister to Wesir. Nebt-het was married to her other Brother Set. When Set killed Wesir, Nebthet Joined her Sister Aset in morning her fallen brother. Nebthet carries out many funerary roles and is the dual aspect of Nit (Neith) Nebthet is also the mother to Yinepu (Anubis) whom she fathered with Set in some myths, and Wesir in others.
Further reading on Nebt-het:
• The House of Netjer's Glossary of Names


Nedyet:
The shore of Nedyet, is location at which Wesir "fell on his side" or was Murdered. Transversely, also the site where Wesir's Foe's or enemies are destroyed. The shores of Nedyet is one of the Dramatic sites of reenactment During the Mysteries (festival) of Wesir. Where his Icon was carried by boat along the Nile to his symbolic tomb in Peqer. additionally An Epithet of Wesir calls him "He who is in Nedyet."


Neith:
(see Nit)


Nemes:
a striped head cloth worn by Kings in Kemet. Wesir is at times depicted with wearing his Nemes in the Duat. An Example of Wesir adorning the Nemes include wall releifs at Seti's I Mortuary temple in Abdju (Abydos). One should, take care however, in observing the glyphs surrounding Wesir when he is wearing the Nemes, Often times, depictions of Wesir in a Nemes are instead Ptah-sokar-wesir.



Neshmet:
The Neshmet is a boat sacred to Wesir. During his Mysteries (Festival) The Neshmet, was used to transport his Icon. Carried upon the shoulders of Priests, The Neshmet Carries Wesir both away from his temple at Abdju, to a different boat on the Nile. The same process in Reverse is used in returning the Icon.

Netjer:
The one and the Many, literally translated Netjer means "god" or "divine Power." best described in this article on monolarity. Wesir is a Name of Netjer, yet individual in his own right. to use a metaphor it Netjer were a family corporation, the the Names would be the family members brought in as employees that work together to make the family business work. Every "employee is a person in their own right, but still what makes up the "family business." More metaphors: if Netjer were a "car" or a "human Body" then the Various names would be a "car Part" or "a human organ." Each being part of a bigger picture, yet being individual in it's own right, with it's own appearance, attributes and functions,


Nit:
a creator goddess, Worshiped at Sais, Nit has creation, war, and weaving influences. She also serves a protective funerary role, sometimes taking the place that Nebthet serves in Wesir's funerary preparation. Nit is also sought out for wisdom in myth, during the contendings of Heru (Horus) and Set, where she adjudicates that the throne of Wesir go to his son and Heir, Heru-Sa-Aset.
Further reading on Nit:
• The House of Netjer's Glossary of Names


Nut:
The Mother of Wesir, Heru-ur, Set, Aset and Nebthet. Consort/Spouse to Geb, a Personification of the Night time sky, with some protective funerary roles as well. She is depicted as a blue skinned woman with five pointed stars all over her body, who hunches over the Earth (Geb) in an attempt to embrace. In Myth, the two lovers were so close that they had to be separated. The couple was forbidden by Ra (or Atem in some myths) from having their children on any day of the 360 day year. Nit became extremely uncomfortable and cried out with the weight of her children. her suffering was eased with the assistance of Djehuty (Thoth, Tahuti), who gambled and won five days that were not of any year (Wep Ronpet) for the five children to be born. The stars represent individual "akh" or "shinning one," a term that is attributable to the deceased. Wesir's Epithet "Beloved of his mother Nut" may relate to his own seat within the Stars of his mother Nut, in the Constellation of "Sah" known in the west as "Orion." Nut also has a protective funerary function for Ra, where she "swallows" Ra at sunset, and gives birth to him at the next dawn.
Further reading on Nut:
• The House of Netjer's Glossary of Names

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