Sekhmet

[ sek-met ]

noun

, Egyptian Mythology.

1. a blood-thirsty goddess, sometimes identified with Hathor, who attempted to destroy humankind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sekhmet¹

Vocalization of Egyptian sh̬m powerful ( pschent ) + t feminine marker

Example Sentences

In contradistinction to the fierce Sekhmet, she typified the mild fertilizing heat of the sun.

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He was the third member of the triad of Memphis, which was made up of himself with Ptah and Sekhmet.

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The destructive Sekhmet avatar of Hathor is represented as a fierce lion-headed goddess of war wading in blood.

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Sekhmet is the same personage as Hathor in the original text.

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The female counterpart of Ptah was Sekhmet, and they were the parents of Nefer-tem.

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