Мафдет богиня суда

• 16 / 5 / 2023

The goddess Mafdet was depicted in the form of a complete human body, except that her clothing, which she wore, was more like the skin of a cat, which was her sacred animal. Let's go on a unique Egypt tours to explore a variety of Egyptian symbols in the pharaonic era.
 

And the goddess "Mafdet" bore the title: (Lady of the House of Life), which she took from "Neftis", the protector of the royal palace. If you are an imaginary person and interested in discovering historical places during your Egypt travel packages, I recommend heading to Aswan day tours. There are many things available for fun, such as the Philae temple, the Nubian village, and more.
 

Exploring the power of Mafedt during Egypt classic tours was associated with sexual power in the afterlife; It was also considered a punishing force, as it was associated with a machine used in executions, and this is consistent with the nature of this rebellious and vengeful goddess. Matt has magical power against snakes, as they are the ones that devour them. And she showed hostility to the idol "Sit", and one of the texts mentions that: (Oh "Mafdet", tear the mouth of every enemy).

Moafedt was associated with the goddess Seshat (the goddess of writing), and it is said that she is her twin. She was also associated with the goddess "Nebt-Hat" (Neftis), as both of them were depicted in the form of a cat as a protector of the sun god.
 

Mafdet in Egyptian mythology: Goddess of justice and protector of the pharaohs

Mafdet, who is renowned for her quickness and effectiveness, is viewed as a tenacious opponent of snakes and scorpions, which were symbols of chaos and evil.  She represents the instantaneous retribution of offenses against the established order as the goddess of divine justice.

Because of her capacity to shield both the living and the dead from both visible and unseen threats, Mafdet was highly regarded by the ancient Egyptians...  In addition to being a guardian, she represents the power of divine law and vengeance against anyone who would jeopardize the kingdom's sacred equilibrium.

Defense Against Scorpions and Snakes 
Mafdet is essential in defending Egyptians against the threats posed by poisonous reptiles. She is frequently portrayed with scorpions crushed beneath her feet or snakes beneath her claws. Her ability to cure and defend against stings and bites is highlighted by this iconography.

Mafdet's affinity for the swift and nimble feline represents her watchful responsibility in protecting against these dangerous animals. In order to take advantage of Mafdet's protection and guarantee their everyday safety, ancient Egyptians frequently donned amulets with her picture. 

The significance of this deity in Egyptian religious and cultural life was demonstrated by the use of her power in purifying and healing rites by pharaohs and priests.