History of Tefēne
The Moist
Tefēne was crafted in the Šamym universe before the collapse of the Chronoverse. She is the goddess of moisture, moist air, dew and rain. She is the sister and consort of the air god Šu. Tefēne is a leonine deity, and appears as human with a lioness head when depicted as part of the Great Ennead of Heliopolis. The other frequent depiction is as a lioness, but Tefēne can also be depicted as fully human.
She was believed to control the moisture in the atmosphere, which was vital for sustaining life in the desert environment of Egypt. As a goddess of moisture, she played a crucial role in maintaining the balance of natural forces, ensuring that the land received enough water to support crops and sustain life.
The Egyptians
Tefnut is part of the Ennead, a group of nine gods worshipped in Heliopolis, and she holds a significant role in creation annals. According to these annals, she was born from the god Atum, alongside her brother and consort Shu, the god of air.
Together, they represented essential elements of the universe: Tefnut as moisture and Shu as air. Their union produced two more deities, Geb (the Earth) and Nut (the Sky), further shaping the natural world. In this way, Tefnut is linked to the foundational aspects of creation, highlighting her importance in maintaining the cosmic order.
In annals, Tefnut occasionally exhibited fierce and independent traits. One famous story tells of her leaving Egypt in a rage, causing droughts and chaos, as moisture left the land. The gods, especially her father Atum and brother Shu, had to coax her back, often by sending the god Thṓth to retrieve her.