Common Kemetic Terms 🌾

kekmetic:

I’ve decided to put together a quick glossary of terms for newbies to the kemetic community. I hope this helps you! Feel free to add your own, too.

Em Hotep – this is a welcoming greeting that roughly translates into “in peace.”

Netjer – the Egyptian word for God. There is also Netjeru, for Gods. Along with this, there is also Dua, which is an invocation. Dua Netjer / Dua [Diety Name] is a common way to use this.

Senebty – used as a farewell, akin to goodbye.

Heka – the Egyptian word for magic. Heka is a sort of divine energy that is all around us, and is a gift from the Gods.

Ma’at – one of the hardest words to explain. It has no singular meaning, but is a combination of words such as harmony, balance, truth, and justice. Ma’at is “the right way” of living for kemetic followers. Confusingly, Ma’at is also the name of a goddess. You can read more about her here.