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Egyptian personification of the authority
and power of the Pharaohs. He is depicted with
the body and legs of a human but the head and
upper torso of a crocodile or alligator.
Sedna—Female—Arctic North America
Animal associations: Seal, Fish, and all crea-
tures of the sea.
Inuit Goddess of the Sea and of sea creatures.
Shaya—Female—Near East
Husband: Surya
Hindu handmaiden to Surya and sister to
his wife Sanjna. See Surya.
Sheu—Female—North America
Husband: Kanati
‘Corn’—Cherokee corn goddess. Often
seen as a Crone goddess as well.
Seker—Male—Africa
(Also known as Sokar, Sokaris)
Animal association: Hawk
Egyptian hawk-headed god of plant fertil-
ity. He would later become associated with the
Underworld.
Selene—Female—Mediterranean
Father: Hyperion
Mother: Theia
Lover: Endymion
Plant association: Willow
‘Moon’—Greek goddess who fell so in love
with the mortal Endymion that she begged
Zeus to make him immortal, so she and her
love could be together forever. Zeus granted
her wish with the condition that Endymion
would forever sleep. Selene accepted the con-
dition and goes to her lover’s side every night
just to watch him sleep. I believe this story tells
of the love our Lady has for humanity. As we
sleep, Selene (the Moon) watches over us all.
Sekhmet—Female—Africa
Husband: Ptah
Animal associations: Cat, Lion, Snake (cobra)
Plant association: Pomegranate
Holiday: January 7th
Egyptian war goddess. Powerful and de-
structive, she was sent to Earth to put human-
ity in its place when it considered rising against
the gods and achieving dominance over the
world. She tells us that war and destruction are
sometimes necessary tools against the rise of
nations who wish dominance over the world.
Selkhet—Female—Africa
Animal association: Scorpion
Egyptian fertility goddess and protector of
marriages. Associated with the Element Air
and the protection of the god Kebechsenef.
Set—Male—Africa
(Also known as Seth, Setekh, Setesh, Seti)
Animal associations: Dog, Donkey, Antelope,
Hippopotamus, Boar (black), Crocodile, Scor-
pion, Goose, Turtle, Snake, Wolf, and to some
degree all creatures of the desert.
Plant associations: Myrrh, Patchouli, Thistle
Set begins his journey through Egyptian
lore as a minor deity of wind and storms. He
ruled over confusion and the destruction that
came with severe weather. Gradually, he
gained favor and his name became widespread.
So popular was he that eventually he fell into
opposition with Osiris. Their story is no doubt
another reflection on the relation between
prosperity and war. Set is guardian of the des-
sert who protected the caravans which con-
ducted trade with other nations. He was also a
protector of Egypt and god of war. Osiris, on
the other hand, is in part a fertility god.
Incense Recipe
2 part Patchouli
1 part Myrrh
1 part Gum Arabic
Enough Set or Patchouli oil to bind
Oil Recipe
11 drops Patchouli essential oil
9 drops Myrrh essential oil
1/2 ounce olive oil
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