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This Wiki was created to serve as a repository of information for members of the House of Netjer and Kemetic Orthodoxy, as well as a resource for those seeking knowledge about Kemetic practices and ancient Egypt.

It was initially begun as a Wiki containing information on Wepwawet, the Opener of Ways, the Kemetic deity associated with possibility, new opportunities, doorways, pathways, and so forth. It was eventually decided that the Wiki be expanded to contain other information regarding other deities as well as the practices of Kemetic Orthodoxy. The Wiki retains its name in homage to Wepwawet, as information opens the way for understanding.

About the Faith

Kemetic Orthodoxy is a modern organized religion reviving the faith of Kemet (ancient Egypt). Its tenets emphasize monolatry, ancestor veneration, and personal devotion.

For more information about the beliefs and practices of Kemetic Orthodoxy, begin reading here. Brief lists of pages with information on the beliefs, practices and history of the faith are available.

The Kemetic Calendar contains innumerable holidays and festivals. There are many celebrated by the people of Kemetic Orthodoxy. The most popular festival is Wep Ronpet, but there are many others, including Opet and the Wag Festival. As the Kemetic Year does not follow the Gregorian Calendar but rather a unique solar calendar, these festivals are listed by their Kemetic dates. In general, Wep Ronpet or New Year's Day falls around the first or second week of August, and other dates may be reckoned from this date if no calendar is available. A List of Festivals can be found here.

Netjer

The people of the Kemetic Orthodox faith worship Netjer (meaning "divine power").

Here is a quick list of the most common Names:

• Amun
• Aset (Also known by her Greek name: Isis)
• Bast
• Djehuty (Also known by his Greek name of Thoth)
• Heru-sa-Aset (Also known by his Greek name of Horus the Younger, Son of Isis)
• Heru-wer (Also known by his Greek name of Horus the Elder)
• Hethert (Also known by her Greek name of Hathor)
• Nit (Also known by her Greek name of Neith)
• Nut
• Ra
• Sekhmet
• Set (Also known as Seth or Sutekh)
• Wesir (Also known by his Greek name of Osiris)
• Yinepu (Also known by his Greek name of Anubis)

An extensive (but by no means complete) list of these Names can be viewed here. Information on myths, roles, titles, appropriate offerings and so forth is available on each Name's individual page. (All information on Offerings is a cumulative grouping of individual personal gnosis.)

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Links

Links for more information:

• Kemet.org - The homepage for Kemetic Orthodoxy
• Netjer.org - The homepage for the House of Netjer
• Imhotep Kemetic Orthodox Seminary - The homepage for the Imhotep Kemetic Orthodox Seminary, offering classes in language and spirituality.
• The Udjat Foundation - The homepage for The Udjat Foundation for Children, Kemetic Orthodoxy's primary charity effort.