Card/Transcription No.: 403c-3

(403, C) continued

The caryatid figure of the God Shu

<> Šw Shu, the god of the air.

<> 'protection'.(1)

The god Shu is a member of the heavenly deities. He is frequently
called Onuris, supporter of the heavens, who raised up and
supports the sky. He is also represented as a column of air, and
in him may be seen the god of atmosphere which lies between
heaven and earth. It was Shu who separated Nut (the sky goddess)
and Keb (the earth god).  He thrust himself between them, and
raised Nut into the heights; with her he raised all the gods that
had hitherto been created, and Nut took possession of them, and
made them into stars. Onuris (Abydos) 'the supporter of the
heavens', who is called Shu in many localities, is a protector1
against foes and evil spirits; in the eye of the people he became
a god who bears human burdens. Standing figures of Shu have
sometimes <> on his head. = (?) 'strength'
<> the lions (couchant) are sacred to Horus. In some way they are
connected with the