Sekhmet is a demon in the series.
History[]
Sekhmet, also known as Sachmis, is an Egyptian solar deity and warrior goddess of healing. Depicted as a lioness, she was seen as the protector of pharaohs and led them in warfare. Upon death, Sekhmet continued to protect them, bearing them to the afterlife. Considered the daughter of the sun god Amon-Ra, she was often associated with the goddesses Hathor and Bastet.
Sekhmet's name comes from the Ancient Egyptian word sḫm, which means "power" or "might." Sekhmet's name is thus translated as "the (one who is) powerful or mighty." She also was given titles such as the "(One) Before Whom Evil Trembles," "Mistress of Dread," "Lady of Slaughter" and "She Who Mauls."
In a myth about the end of Ra's rule on the earth, Ra sends the goddess Hathor, in the form of Sekhmet, to destroy mortals who conspired against him. Sekhmet's bloodlust was not quelled at the end of battle, which led to her destroying almost all of humanity. To stop her, Ra poured out beer dyed with red ochre so that it resembled blood. Mistaking the beer for blood, she became so drunk that she gave up the slaughter. In other versions, Sekhmet grew angered at the deception and left Egypt, diminishing the power of the sun. This threatened the power and security of the world, thus, she was persuaded by the god Thoth to return and restore the sun to its full glory.
Appearances[]
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Lady Race
- Shin Megami Tensei Trading Card: Card Summoner: Lady Race
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Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner[]
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Trivia[]
- Sekhmet is listed as Lady (Earth Mother) even though she was never considered a mother goddess or an earth goddess. However, she is known to be a particularly violent goddess, and members of the Lady Race have been known to consist of fierce goddesses.