He became an emblem of strength by virtue of his role in separating Nut from Geb .
Shu was the ancient Egyptian deity of air and the husband of Tefnut , goddess of moisture .
Shu became an emblem of strength by virtue of Shu 's role in separating Nut from Geb .
Shu was the ancient Egyptian deity of air and the husband of Tefnut , goddess of moisture .