What is another word for sekhmet?

Pronunciation: [sˈɛkhmɪt] (IPA)

Sekhmet is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with war, disease, and healing. Her name means "the powerful one" and "the one who is powerful like the sun." There are several synonyms for Sekhmet, including "the lioness goddess," "the goddess of vengeance," "the goddess of destruction," and "the goddess of regeneration." She is often depicted with the head of a lioness and the body of a woman, wearing a sun disk and cobra on her head. Sekhmet was believed to have the power to control both the sunshine and the diseases that came with them. She was also revered as a protector of the pharaohs and a giver of life.

What are the hypernyms for Sekhmet?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Egyptian Deity, goddess, healing, ancient egyptian deity, war goddess, sun goddess, Goddess of plague.

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