modern gods & goddesses : sekhmet
In Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet (/ˈsɛkˌmɛt/ or Sachmis (/ˈsækmᵻs/; also spelled Sakhmet, Sekhet, or Sakhet, among other spellings, means “the powerful one”) is a warrior goddess as well as goddess of healing. She is depicted as a lioness, the fiercest hunter known to the Egyptians. It was said that her breath formed the desert. She was seen as the protector of the pharaohs and led them in warfare.
Sekhmet, a dual natured goddess. On one hand, a merciful being of healing. On the other, a plaguebringer and force of divine retribution.
The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away.
(Sekhmet is for sale for 50$, 6x9 ink drawing)



