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

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

Hathor was regarded as the mother of the Sun God Ra, according to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, while Sekhmet was a warrior goddess and also synonymous with healing.

From Fox News