Qetesh

English

Alternative forms

• Kadesh

Etymology

Of Afroasiatic origin; see Qetesh. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɑːdɛʃ/

Proper noun

Qetesh

1. (Ancient Egyptian religion) A goddess adopted into the ancient Egyptian religion from the religion of Canaan, popular during the New Kingdom. Her Canaan equivalent is the goddess Qadeshtu.