Qetesh

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/ˈkɑːdɛʃ/

proper noun

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.

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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Kadesh

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

Origin

Of Afroasiatic origin; see Qetesh.

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APA

Qetesh. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Qetesh

MLA

“Qetesh.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Qetesh. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Qetesh,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Qetesh.

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