Tag: Cheetah Goddess

  • The Veneration of Mafdet: The Cheetah Goddess of Ancient Egypt

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    From the dawn of Egypt’s First Dynasty, which dates back to approximately 3200 BCE, the great goddess Mafdet held a revered position in the pantheon. Known as “the runner,” she personified swift justice and was especially significant as the “Avenger of the King.” It was commonly believed that Mafdet would extract the hearts of wrongdoers…