Geb
/ɡɛb/noun
The ancient Egyptian god of the earth and vegetation, often depicted lying beneath the sky goddess Nut.
Did you know?In Egyptian mythology, Geb's laughter was said to cause earthquakes, making him a powerful figure in both creation and destruction.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʲebʰ-
“to give birth or produce, evoking the life-giving qualities of earth.”
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
g3b
“the earth, representing the fertile ground and life.”
Middle Egyptian
Middle Egyptian
g3b
“the personification of the earth, associated with agriculture and fertility.”
Late Egyptian
Late Egyptian
g3b
“the god of the earth, often depicted with vegetation and life.”
Modern English
English
Geb
“the name of the Egyptian god, symbolizing earth and fertility.”