Sekhmet is one of the most powerful and revered goddesses in Ancient Egypt. In various sources, this mythical creature is referred to under several names - Sahet, Sokhmet or Sekhmet. The magical power of the deity is unique. On the one hand, Sekhmet is the goddess of war, with the arc - a great healer.
Who is Sekhmet
According to an ancient Egyptian legend, God Ra originally lived among people and was a ruler. Old age was the reason that the population of Egypt decided to overthrow the weak ruler. Ra turned to the gods for help, who advised him to send his Eye to the earth. The deities in this case had in mind the daughter of Ra, whose name was Sohmet.
Sekhmet was a goddess personifying female beauty. Along with warlike qualities, she was considered a symbol of love and the guardian of home comfort.
The exhausted ruler followed the advice of the gods. The girl came to earth in the form of a huge lioness with an uncontrollable and ruthless character. A bloodthirsty animal killed everyone who met on its way. It was the image of the lioness that caused the goddess Sohmet to be depicted as a woman with a lion's head.
Abilities of the goddess Sekhmet
Sekhmet in Egyptian mythology is the goddess of war and the personification of the scorching sun. In addition, this deity was considered the main protector of the pharaohs and the entire mythical world. Sekhmet accompanied the rulers during military campaigns, exterminated the enemies and sent diseases to them. She could instantly bring epidemics, hunger and drought to the earth. The goddess of war had a cruel and severe character. She was especially pleased with the massacres and bullying of people.
Along with the warlike abilities, Sekhmet is credited with magical power. The fact is that she could both send and treat diseases. Thanks to such qualities, she was also considered the patroness of doctors.
