Sekhmet the Star Lion
#Sekhmet is the #kemetic deity of healing, war, and plague. Her name means 'powerful female.' She is best known for being sent out by Ra to punish humans, killing them and in her bloodlust lapping up their blood. It was only through a trick that she returned from the bloodlust state to Hethert (Hathor).
But there is more to Sekhmet than this. She is connected to all aspect of life. Sekhmet can be a primordial goddess who was there at the beginning. She has connections with the stars, the fields, plants, growth, food, and more. She has command over demons and is famously known as the goddess of the knife, arrow, and plague demons (spirits) who serve her.
Sekhmet is a multifaceted deity. Her influence is powerful and can be subtle. There are many types of manifestations Sekhmet can take and each very different.