Homonym: Sothis (Star)
Sothis is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with the star Sirius, which is the brightest star in the night sky. She is often depicted as a woman with a star on her head or as a star itself. Sothis was linked to the annual flooding of the Nile River, which was crucial for agriculture in ancient Egypt, as it brought fertile soil to the land.
The rising of Sirius in the pre-dawn sky marked the beginning of the Egyptian New Year and was celebrated with various festivals. Sothis was also associated with Isis, another important goddess in Egyptian mythology, and was believed to have protective qualities, guiding the deceased in the afterlife.