Editing Nehebkau (section)

=== Magic and Spells ===
Anti-snake spells are incredibly common in Egyptian texts, appearing in the [[Pyramid Texts]], [[Coffin Texts]] and the [[Book of the Dead]], alongside other spells designed to repel dangerous animals.<ref name=lucarelli/> Many magical objects are inscribed with scenes of benevolent deities protecting humanity from snakes.<ref name=pinch/>

After becoming associated with Ra, Nehebkau's name was often evoked in [[Ancient Egyptian religion#Magic|magical spells]] to function as a magical protector.<ref name=kalloniatis/> His image was depicted as a protective deity on some ivory wands.<ref name=shorter/>