In Egyptian religion , the god of the air and supporter of the sky, created by the god Atum.
Shu and his sister Tefnut (goddess of moisture) were the first couple of the group of nine gods called the Ennead of Heliopolis . Of their union were born Geb and Nut . Shu was portrayed in human form with an ostrich feather on his head. He was often represented supporting with uplifted arms the body of Nut arched above him. Later he was frequently termed the son of Re , and he was also identified with Onuris, a warrior god.