Nephthys is considered the mother of the funerary deity Anubis (Inpu) in some myths. Alternatively, Anubis appears as the son of Bastet or Isis. In Nubia, Nephthys was considered the wife of Anubis.
Though generally considered the aunt of Horus, she often appears as his mother. She is also seen as a wife of Horus.
As the chief "suckling mother" of the incarnate pharaonic god Horus, Nephthys was also considered the nanny of the reigning pharaoh himself. Although other goddesses could assume this role, Nephthys was more commonly portrayed in this role. In contrast, she is sometimes presented as a rather fierce and dangerous deity, capable of incinerating Pharaoh's enemies with her fiery breath.