Medjed
Ancient Egyptian deity / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In Ancient Egyptian religion, Medjed (Egyptological: mḏd) is a minor deity[lower-alpha 1] mentioned in certain copies of the Book of the Dead. While not much is known about the deity, his ghost-like depiction in the Greenfield papyrus has earned him popularity in modern Japanese culture, and he has appeared as a character in video games and anime.
This article is about the deity. For the fish, see Medjed (fish). For other uses, see Medjed (disambiguation).