Mafdet

ancient Egyptian goddess of protection against snakes and scorpions

Mafdet was a goddess in early Egyptian mythology. She protected against snakes and scorpions and was often shown as either some sort of feline or mongoose.[1]

In art, Mafdet was shown as a feline, a woman with a feline head, or a feline with the head of a woman.

References change

  1. Wilkinson, Richard H. The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. p. 196. Thames & Hudson. 2003. ISBN 0-500-05120-8