Sekhmet is the lioness-headed goddess of ancient Egypt, the Powerful One, a goddess of war, vengeance, and fierce protection whose breath was said to be the hot desert wind. She was the daughter of the sun god Ra and the burning eye he sent against his enemies, and yet she was also a goddess of healing, her priests serving as the physicians of Egypt. To call on Sekhmet is to call on raw protective power, the force that stands between you and what would harm you. This 11-inch statue, finished in black and gold enamel, brings her commanding presence to the altar as a focal point for protection, courage, and the strength to hold a firm boundary. Key Features The lioness-headed goddess. Sekhmet shown in her classic form, the fierce lioness face that marks her as Egypt's great goddess of war and protection. Black and gold enamel. Finished in the black-and-gold palette of Egyptian devotional art, with detail picked out in enamel. Eleven inches of presence. A commanding cold-cast resin focal point, roughly 11 inches tall, 6 inches wide, and 4 1/4 inches deep. Product Details Height: about 11 inches (approximately 11 x 6 x 4 1/4 inches) Material: cold-cast resin Finish: black and gold enamel Form: lioness-headed Sekhmet in a fierce warrior aspect Use: deity statue, altar focal point, protection and strength work SKU: SS457 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance Sekhmet's name means the Powerful One, and few deities in the Egyptian pantheon carry her sheer force. In myth she is the Eye of Ra, sent down as a lioness to punish humanity for its rebellion; she fell on the world with such fury that the other gods, fearing she would destroy everyone, dyed beer red to look like blood and laid it in her path, and only when she drank it and slept was her rage stilled. She is the bringer of plague and also its cure, the goddess whose priests were physicians, the fierce protector of the pharaoh and of Ma'at, the cosmic order. On a modern altar, Sekhmet is honored as a goddess of protection, strength, courage, and justice. Practitioners call on her when they need fierce defense, the resolve to hold a hard boundary, the courage to face a fight, or the strength to cut away what is harming them. Her power is not gentle, and that is the point; she is the one you turn to when softness will not serve. Treat her with respect, give her a clear task, and thank her when the work is done. How To Use Place her where you want fierce protection present, at the center of an altar or guarding a space, ideally somewhere she can stand tall. Welcome her by cleaning the statue, holding it, and speaking her name and your request; a first offering of beer, red drink, or incense is traditional. Call on her for protection, courage, or strong boundary work by lighting a candle before her and stating your intention clearly and respectfully. Give her a defined task rather than vague requests; her power answers best to a clear, specific aim, and always close with thanks. Keep the space clean and offerings fresh, and dust the statue gently with a soft cloth. Pairs Well With Sekhmet Statue, 11.5 Inches the larger hand-painted Sekhmet, for a bigger altar presence. Egyptian Goddess Isis Statue, 13 Inch another great Egyptian goddess for the devotional shelf. Horus Statue, 14 Inches the falcon sky god of victory and rightful power. Frankincense Incense Sticks a sacred Egyptian offering scent to burn before her. Ancient Egyptian Magic by Eleanor L. Harris a practical guide to Egyptian devotion and ritual. History & Occult Background Sekhmet was worshipped from early times, her chief cult linked to Memphis, where she was honored as the consort of the craftsman god Ptah and mother of Nefertem. She was both the Lady of Pestilence, who could loose disease, and the great healer whose priesthood practiced medicine, a duality the Egyptians held without contradiction: the power that wounds is the power that can also cure. The pharaoh Amenhotep III is thought to have commissioned hundreds of Sekhmet statues, many of which survive, as part of rituals to appease her. As the Eye of Ra she shared that role with other goddesses, including Hathor and Bastet, the gentle and fierce faces of the same solar power. She enters modern practice through Kemetic reconstruction and eclectic Paganism as a guardian of fierce protection and strength. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Sekhmet? She is the lioness-headed Egyptian goddess of war, vengeance, and fierce protection, the Eye of Ra and the Powerful One. She is also a goddess of healing, a duality the Egyptians embraced: she who brings plague can also cure it. Is she safe to work with? Sekhmet is a fierce deity, not a dangerous one, but she rewards respect and clarity. Give her a defined task rather than vague requests, make offerings, and thank her when the work is done. Many devotees find her a steadfast and powerful protector. What offerings suit Sekhmet? Beer or a red drink is historically and mythologically appropriate, recalling the red beer that calmed her. Meat, incense, and candles are also traditional. Offerings made before a fight or a hard boundary suit her warrior character. Is this an archaeological reproduction? No. It is a modern devotional sculpture drawing on Egyptian iconography, not a museum replica. Treat it as contemporary devotional art that points back to her ancient tradition. How do I care for the statue? Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the enamel and gold detail. Avoid soaking the resin; a barely damp cloth is enough for occasional cleaning.
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