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Description

사자 머리의 전쟁과 역병의 여신. 라의 딸로, 인류를 멸망시키려 할 만큼 강력하다. 라가 맥주를 피처럼 붉게 물들여 취하게 만들어 겨우 막았다. 치유의 여신이기도 하다.

Origin & Background

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Sekhmet is considered one of the important goddesses, being the daughter of the sun god Ra. She is known as the goddess of war and medicine. Sekhmet represents the divine power of the sun and is a fierce embodiment of vengeance, earning her the nickname 'Eye of Ra.'

The Legend

Sekhmet has the ability to breathe fire, and the hot winds of the desert are likened to her breath. She is also known for causing plagues, which are sometimes depicted as her servants or messengers. However, she is also called upon to prevent diseases and heal the sick. In one myth, Ra sends the goddess Hathor in the form of Sekhmet to punish the humans who have rebelled against him. Even after the battle, Sekhmet's thirst for blood does not subside, leading her to rampage through Egypt and nearly annihilate humanity. To stop her, Ra and the other gods pour beer dyed with red ochre into a lake, tricking Sekhmet into thinking it is blood. Sekhmet drinks all the beer and becomes intoxicated, ceasing her violence and returning peacefully to Ra.

In Popular Culture

Sekhmet is worshipped by some modern pagans, and her veneration occurs among those who follow goddess spirituality. This worship may include modern statues of Sekhmet or museum collections.

This article is based on the Wikipedia article "Sekhmet" (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikipedia