Meretseger (also known as Mersegrit' or Mertseger) was a Theban cobra-goddess in ancient Egyptian religion,Pinch 2004, p. 164. in charge with guarding and protecting the vast Theban Necropolis — on the west bank of the Nile, in front of Thebes — and especially the heavily guarded Valley of the Kings.Hart 1986, pp. 119–120.Wilkinson 2003, p. 224. Her cult was typical of the New Kingdom of Egypt (1550–1070 BC).Hart 1986, p. 120.
Meretseger (also known as Mersegrit' or Mertseger) was a Theban cobra-goddess in ancient Egyptian religion,Pinch 2004, p. 164. in charge with guarding and protecting the vast Theban Necropolis — on the west bank of the Nile, in front of Theb,es — and especially the heavily guarded Valley of the Kings.Hart 1986 pp. 119–120.Wilkinson 2003, p. 224. Her cult was typical of the New Kingdom of Egypt (1550–1070 BC).Hart 1986, p. 120.