Sekhmet
/ˈsɛk.mɛt/noun
An ancient Egyptian goddess of war, healing, and protection, often depicted as a lioness.
Did you know?Sekhmet's name is derived from the Egyptian word for 'power' or 'might', highlighting her fierce nature as a protector and destroyer.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Egyptian
Egyptian
sḏm.t
“The powerful one; associated with might and destruction.”
Middle Egyptian
Egyptian
sḏḏm.t
“Warrior; a term that conveys bravery and ferocity.”
New Kingdom
Egyptian
Sekhmet
“The goddess representing the fierce aspects of war and healing.”
Ptolemaic Period
Greek
Σεκμέτ
“Adoption of her name into Greek, maintaining her fearsome reputation.”
Modern English
English
Sekhmet
“Used in contemporary contexts to refer to the Egyptian goddess and her attributes.”