Sekhmet by captbear

Poser • Fantasy • posted on Aug 30, 2016

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It is widely believed that Sekhmet is a much more ancient deity than even Ra. It is told that she “came to Egypt from a place unknown and a time unrecorded.” A very important goddess, it has been estimated that over 730 statues of Sekhmet once stood in the funerary temple of Amenhotep III, on the west bank of the Nile. There were two statues - one sitting and one standing - for each day of the year. Sekhmet was the goddess of divine retribution, justice, vengeance, and war. Not only was she associated with violence and bloodlust, but also with sexual passion, menstruation, and a love of intoxicating drink.