Encyclopedia of African Religion

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602 Sekhmet


Lion-headed Sekhmet, goddess of war. Statue from the temple of Mut, wife of god Amun (Amen) ofThebes.The temple was built
under Amenophis III (1403–1365 BC, 18th dynasty, New Kingdom).
Source:Erich Lessing/Art Resource, New York.
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