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Hathor and Sekhmet (Large Print Edition)

Hathor and Sekhmet (Large Print Edition)

Carmichael, Aj

Paperback

Series: Gods of Egypt, Myth and Mystery, Book 8

Ancient Egypt

ISBN13: 9798232965266
Publisher: Aj Carmichael
Published: Aug 13 2026
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.86
Height: 0.75 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English

Hathor and Sekhmet reveals the extraordinary dual nature of one of Egypt's most powerful goddesses - the nurturing bringer of joy and love, and the fierce lioness who defends cosmic order with fire and blood. This book explores how the Egyptians understood life as a balance between ecstasy and danger, healing and destruction, beauty and righteous fury. Through myth, ritual, and the political heart of pharaonic power, we discover how Hathor's music and abundance could shift in an instant into Sekhmet's unstoppable wrath when humanity strayed from the path of order. Their story is not a contradiction, but a sacred truth: the same divine force that gives life must also protect it - no matter the cost.Rich in archaeological detail and vivid storytelling, Hathor and Sekhmet takes readers inside temples, festivals, medical cults, and the hidden chambers of belief that sustained Egypt for over three thousand years. It reveals why pharaohs leaned on the lioness in war and the golden cow in peace, and why both aspects were vital for the survival of civilization. A celebration of feminine power in its most complete form, this is a journey into a worldview that embraced the full spectrum of existence - proving that love and fury are not enemies, but essential partners in the rhythm of the cosmos.

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