Sekhmet

American  

[sek-met] / ˈsɛk mɛt /

noun

Egyptian Mythology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of Sekhmet

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

Example Sentences

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From The Wall Street Journal

Hathor, and her counterpart Sekhmet, appeared in a 2010 issue of “Heroic Age: Prince of Power,” a miniseries that involved the son of Loki plotting to become a god by stealing sacred items from various groups of deities.

From Los Angeles Times

The artefacts - among them a granite carving of the lion's head of the warrior goddess Sekhmet - were taken illegally from archaeological sites, officials said.

From Reuters

“It’s more of a stepping-off point. You reach out with both hands and Bast and Sekhmet, they lead you into a green field where you can run forever.”

From Los Angeles Times

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a Facebook post, noting that statues of the goddesses Hathor, Sekhmet and the god Ptah were uncovered.

From Fox News