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  • noun The group of eight primordial deities worshipped at Hermopolis in Ancient Egyptian times (Naunet and Nu, Amaunet and Amun, Kauket and Kuk, Hauhet and Huh)

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From Ancient Greek ὀγδοάς (ogdoas, "eight, a group of eight")

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