Heqat (Heket)
Heqat (Heket)
Alongside Bes and Taweret, pregnant ladies and babies in ancient Egypt had one more special friend: Heqat. She's got a frog head, and to be honest, she's a little scary with those big knives. But you can be sure that Heqat will keep you safe from any illness, whether you're a mother or a child. When she's not minding the nursery, sometimes Heqat's working the dating scene, helping men and women fall in love. Maybe so she'll have more babies to take care of? Whatever works.
Basic Information
| Name | Heqat (Heket) |
| Nickname | She Who Hastens the Birth, The Resurrection, Froggie Baby |
| Sex | Female |
| Current city | Abu (Elephantine) with Khnum, alone at Qus (Cusae), or sitting with the latest newborn |
Work & Education
| Occupation | Midwife, Childcare Professional, Dating Coach |
| Education | Taweret's preschool |
Beliefs
| Political views | Ra is king |
Family & Friends (& Enemies)
| Parents | Unknown |
| Siblings | None |
| Children | All children, everywhere |
| Friends | Bes, Taweret, Isis, Nephthys, Meshkhenet, Hathor, Sekhmet, Serqet |
| Enemies | Anything and anybody who hurts babies. |
Relationships
| Relationship status | It's Complicated with Khnum |
| Interested in | Love in general |
Favorites
| Quotations | "I'm not a diva. I'm a tadpole trying to be a frog." – Toni Braxton "You know, there was a time when childbirth was possibly the most terrifying thing you could do in your life, and you were literally looking death in the face when you went ahead with it." – Stephenie Meyer, Twilight author "Babies are such a nice way to start people." – Don Herold "Childbirth is more admirable than conquests, more amazing than self-defense, and as courageous as either one." – Gloria Steinem "Theories pass. The frog remains." – Jean Rostand |
| Books | All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare Maya Angelou is a tremendous poet. Just read Africa. Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories by Dr. Seuss I have absolutely zero patience for bullies. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood I've been a handmaiden before, but nothing like this ever happened. Thankfully. The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain It's not just a fun story. It's a fun story about a frog! Frogs by David Badger Maybe this book is a little bit too revealing? But I do like my frogs. Do you know Aristophanes wrote a Greek comedy about frogs? And Dionysus. The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Have you been on Mr. Toad's wild ride? It's not just a little kid's book. At least Disney didn't think so. Baby Catcher: Chronicles of a Modern Midwife by Peggy Vincent One of those times when you really DO have to catch 'em all… The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw There's a goldsmith named after me in this book. But it's a guy! Weird. |
| Music | Kids by MGMT This kid needs a visit from me and Taweret and Bes. Dumb monsters. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison 9 to 5 by Dolly Parton We might work all day, but we're still ladies. Roxanne by the Police Ho Hey by The Lumineers Try by Pink |
| Movies | The Princess and the Frog Still think it would've been better if they never changed back. I loved the Toy Story movies. The third one made me cry! The Harry Potter films (and books, of course) are great fun. Trevor's my hero. The Wizard of Oz I love fantasies. This was one of the best ever, and not just because there's a frog guy in Oz, either. Les Miserables It's a serious commitment to care for a child. What to Expect When You're Expecting It's never what you think. Juno Look Who's Talking |
| TV Shows | Sesame Street (and The Muppet Show of course) It's not easy being green. Supernatural I want to fight demons with the Winchester brothers! Modern Family One of my guilty pleasures when I'm off work. Futurama I like this show because ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD. Wait. What did I just say? |
Activities & Interests
| Likes | Kids, especially really little ones Sappy romances Frogs Sunny afternoons Prenatal vitamins |
| Activities | Swimming Helping babies to be born Exercising and eating right Ballroom dancing |
| Interests | Mitochondrial DNA Demonology Matchmaking Sex Ed Neonatal health |
| Groups | Ancient Egyptian Gods Egyptian Mythology Frogs Midwife International |