Hotep

Elizabeth Andrade

Hotep, which is also commonly known as and spelled Hetep, is a concept of ancient Kemetic origin. It originally meant “to rest,” “to be happy,” “to be present,” “to be at” or “to go to rest,” “to rely upon,” and “to be at peace with.” Ancient Kemites were a peace-loving people and considered Hotep to be not just a part of everyday vocabulary, but a concept that extended beyond a calm demeanor or behavior. The ancient Egyptians used this concept mainly as a salutation or greeting. Hotep was also used during the course of call and response Hotep ...

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