Talk:Ash (deity)

"Boyfriend"
"Consort" is used in numerous mythological articles, not just Egyptian ones. Further, "Boyfriend" in this context is a completely incorrect term. The term and concept of boyfriend are only as old as our modern concept of courtship; dating. Ancients did not date, nor did their deities. -Tydaj 01:09, 20 July 2005 (UTC)

Yes they did. Especially the greek deities. Courtship is certainly not a modern concept, the ancient greeks had an institutionalised courtship procedure, specifying what gifts were and were not acceptable for example.

And Set was married to Nepthys, so Ash can never be Set's consort. Set's consort was always Nepthys, but he was dating Ash. 07:54, 20 July 2005 (UTC)


 * Even if he's not Set's consort, I'm sure there's a better term than "boyfriend". Courtship has been around for ages, dating has not. -Tydaj 16:10, 20 July 2005 (UTC)


 * What is wrong with "boyfriend" ? It explains exactly what the situation was in the clearest manner.     18:46, 20 July 2005 (UTC)

Per discussion on Talk:Set (mythology), does anyone know the source of the claim that Ash and Set were lovers? I have not been able to find it. - AdelaMae (talk - contribs) 14:33, 5 December 2005 (UTC)

For example, the inscriptions of Peribsen. For a modern reference, you could check out some of the writing of Professor James Dunn.

I have no idea why you think the opinion of the Kemetic orthodox is relevant. Kemetic orthodoxy is a modern religious movement, not academically qualified egyptologists. --Victim of signature fascism 18:45, 10 December 2005 (UTC)


 * This discussion was continued on Talk:Set (mythology); please read that page for more information. - AdelaMae (talk - contribs) 08:54, 17 January 2006 (UTC)

Moved pending cite
One of Ash's titles–"Beloved of Set"–has led to interpretations that Set and Ash were lovers. Many Pharaohs had similar titles connected with one or another Gods, but very few, if any, Gods bore such epithets.