Title
Black granite statues of SekhmetFrom Karnak
Caption
Black granite statues of SekhmetFrom Karnak / Thebes / Egypt. 18th Dynasty / around 1360 BC. The Egyptian goddess Sekhmet was associated with destruction. According to myth / she was the fiery eye of Re / which he sent against his enemies. In this form she also appeared as the cobra on the brow of the king / rearing to protect him. Her name means 'she who is powerful'. She is represented as a lioness-headed woman.
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP11A03_232
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,7Mb (1,8Mb) / 10,9in x 18,1in / 3260 x 5438 (300dpi)