What is Nefertem?
[[File:Nefertum.svg|thumb|upright|alt=Nefertum is depicted with as a human with a lotus blossom on his head, which is sometimes augmented with two feathered plumes|Artist drawing of Nefertem]] '''Nefertem''' was a [[deity]] honored by the [[ancient Egypt]]ians. According to a [[creation myth]], he was originally a [[lotus]] flower at the time of creation. He was worshipped as a god of [[healing]] and [[beauty]]. Since the blue lotus is a flower and a symbol of rebirth, Nefertem is often compared to it. His father is [[Ptah]] and his mother is [[Sekhmet]]. They are all worshiped evenly. {{Ancient Egyptian religion footer}} {{religion-stub}} [[Category:Egyptian gods and goddesses]]