The Brutal Role of the Warrior Goddess Menet in eliminating Enemies in Ancient Egypt

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1 Tourism Guidance Department, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, University of Suez Canal

2 Tourism Guidance Department - Faculty of Tourism and Hotels-University of Sadat City

Abstract

The goddess Menet is one of the most significant protective lionesses in ancient Egypt and appeared at least in the 5th Dynasty, the Old Kingdom. Despite the lack of information about Menet and her noticeable absence in the texts, she played an important role in religious and royal beliefs, and participated with a number of deities from the beginning of its appearance until the Greco-Roman Period. 
The research aims to shed light on the representations and texts related to the goddess Menet, emphasizing her role as a warrior goddess who vanquishes and destroys enemies through the use of fire and flames. This study also dealt with the most important titles and her forms that show her aggressive role in eliminating enemies. As well, it delves into the various forms of writing her name and its interpretations. Furthermore, it explores Menet’s connections with other ancient Egyptian deities
 
 

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