Who is Wosret?
Q: Who is Wosret?
A: Wosret is an Egyptian goddess.
Q: Where is her cult centre located?
A: Her cult centre is located at Thebes in Upper Egypt.
Q: Was she initially a localised guardian deity or a widely worshipped goddess?
A: She was initially a localised guardian deity.
Q: During which dynasty did her cult rise to prominence?
A: Her cult rose widely to prominence during the stable 12th dynasty.
Q: Who were named as her son during this dynasty?
A: Three pharaohs were named as her son during this dynasty, for example, Senwosret the man of Wosret.
Q: What is the significance of the pharaohs being named as her son?
A: It signifies the close relationship between the pharaohs and the goddess, and the importance of the goddess in the Egyptian pantheon.
Q: What is the importance of Wosret's cult centre being located in Thebes?
A: Thebes was a major religious and political centre in ancient Egypt, and the fact that Wosret's cult centre was located there highlights her importance in the Egyptian religious landscape.
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