Khentu Heru
Khentu Heru is the 26th decan of the main decanal stars of Egyptian astrology. The decan has its heliacal rise during the week of I Shemu 11-20 in the Egyptian calendar. Its name is translated as "upper Khentu."
Name
This name "Khentu" is not found in Egyptian mythology, and is possibly the only decanal god that does not have an established identity. One translator suggested the name may mean “the snorting one,” but the first character in the decan's hieroglyphic name, W17, universally stands for a leader, or person who is in command. This is closer to the core function of the decan as described in the Naos of the Decades, so even though there is no solid historical record of Khentu as a deity, we can view him as a military leader. It is also worth noting that an important official during Pharaoh Teti's reign, Chief Lector-Priest Mereruka, had a son named Khentu.
Divination meaning
The Egyptian Star Oracle connects this decan with destruction of enemies.
Characteristics
In ritual work, Khentu Heru's primary function is to expel rebels from Ra's boat and ensure that the sun can rise each morning free from obstacles. The decan is also good for dealing with eye disorders.
The Dendera B zodiac ceiling depicts this decan as a falcon-headed god. The Dendera D ceiling gives its mineral as gold.
| The Decans of Egyptian Astrology | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous Decan | This Decan | Next Decan |
| Bawy | Khentu Heru | Khentu Kheru |