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Ptah

Pronunciation: /tɑː/
Egyptian Mythology
Definition of Ptah
  • an ancient deity of Memphis, creator of the universe, god of artisans, and husband of Sekhmet. He became one of the chief deities of Egypt, and was identified by the Greeks with Hephaestus.

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