Heka (/ ˈ h ɛ k ə /; Ancient Egyptian: ḥkꜣ(w); [1] Coptic: ϩⲓⲕ hik; [2] also transliterated Hekau) was the deification of magic and medicine [3] in ancient Egypt. The name is the Egyptian word for "magic".

2017年2月23日 · Heka is the god of magic and medicine in ancient Egypt and is also the personification of magic itself. He is probably the most important god in Egyptian mythology but is often overlooked because his presence was so pervasive as to make him almost invisible to the Egyptologists of the 19th and 20th centuries CE.

heka, in ancient Egyptian religion, the personification of one of the attributes of the creator god Re-Atum; the term is usually translated as “magic,” or “magical power,” though its exact meaning pertains to cult practice as well.

2021年9月15日 · Known as the god of magic and medicine, Heka was an omnipresent deity that kept everything in the world and the afterlife ticking. He was present at every stage of the individual’s life as well as in the afterlife. Heka was not only a god, but he was also the personification of magic in itself.

2024年7月20日 · In the ancient world of Egypt, magic was not a mere trick or illusion. It was a fundamental force, a divine power known as **Heka**. This concept permeated every aspect of Egyptian society, from daily life to grand rituals and even the creation of the universe. **Heka** was both a force and a deity.

2024年10月4日 · Heka is a prominent deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, revered as the god of magic and medicine. His significance extended beyond mere supernatural abilities; he was integral to the cultural fabric of ancient Egypt, embodying the profound connection between the physical and spiritual realms.

2024年7月27日 · Heka, the personification of magic, was not a specific deity but rather a universal force, a cosmic principle that represented the very essence of magical power. Heka was often depicted as a god with a human body and a head of a snake, a creature associated with wisdom, healing, and transformation.