geb
/ɡɛb/
noun
- In ancient Egyptian mythology, the god of the earth, often shown lying beneath the sky goddess Nut.
- In Egyptian myths, Geb was the father of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys.
- Students learning about ancient Egypt often study the story of Geb and Nut.
- Temples sometimes had images of Geb painted on the floor to represent the earth.