Tag: feline deities

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

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    From the dawn of Egypt’s First Dynasty around 3200 BCE, the revered cheetah goddess Mafdet held a significant place in worship. Known as “the runner,” she symbolized swift execution of justice. As the “Avenger of the King,” it was believed that Mafdet prowled the unseen realms, removing the hearts of wrongdoers and presenting them at…