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According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />
According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

Hence, the spectacle staged at Yamu's Festival of Sekhmet was akin to a reenactment between two actors of this conflict, only that it was touted as a live mirror of Sekhmet's recurring fight against Isfet. Sensationalizing the event, the High Priest claimed that should Sekhmet's champion be defeated, it would be owing to the impurity of the locals' hearts, and Yamu would be forced to endure near a century of turmoil. <ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />
Hence, the spectacle staged at Yamu's Festival of Sekhmet was akin to a reenactment between two actors of this conflict, only that it was touted as a live mirror of Sekhmet's recurring fight against Isfet. Sensationalizing the event, the High Priest claimed that should Sekhmet's champion be defeated, it would be owing to the impurity of the locals' hearts, and Yamu would be forced to endure near a century of turmoil.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===
===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===

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	{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}		{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}
			[[File:ACO Lady of Slaughter - Isfet Fighter.png\|thumb\|250px\|An Egyptian disguised as Isfet]]
	'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in [[Egyptian mythology]].		'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in [[Egyptian mythology]].

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	{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}		{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}
	'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in [[Egyptian mythology]].		'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in [[Egyptian mythology]].

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	{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}		{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}

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	'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in Egyptian mythology.		'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in [[Egyptian mythology]].

	He was regarded by the ancient Egyptians as a force of nature to be periodically fought and overcome so as to ensure the triumph of Ma'at and the preservation of the cosmic order. Accordingly, he was the subject of ritual, mock battles staged by the Egyptians in their festivals, such as the [[Festival of Sekhmet]] held in [[Yamu]] in 48 BCE, where actors portraying the goddess [[Sekhmet]] and the god Isfet engaged in a ceremonial fight to determine whether the former would protect them from the latter.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		He was regarded by the ancient Egyptians as a force of nature to be periodically fought and overcome so as to ensure the triumph of Ma'at and the preservation of the cosmic order. Accordingly, he was the subject of ritual, mock battles staged by the Egyptians in their festivals, such as the [[Festival of Sekhmet]] held in [[Yamu]] in 48 BCE, where actors portraying the goddess [[Sekhmet]] and the god Isfet engaged in a ceremonial fight to determine whether the former would protect them from the latter.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

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	Although Bayek was able to retrieve Pamu from the tavern, the man was in no state to competently participate in a bout, even a friendly one. As a result, Bayek offered his services as a substitute and was hurried to the stage at the last minute. Owing to his professional training as a Medjay, Bayek had defeated his [[Champion of Isfet\|opponent]] in the arena with ease, much to the delight of the priests and his audience. For his timely help, he was allowed to keep the Sekhmet costume as a reward.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		Although Bayek was able to retrieve Pamu from the tavern, the man was in no state to competently participate in a bout, even a friendly one. As a result, Bayek offered his services as a substitute and was hurried to the stage at the last minute. Owing to his professional training as a Medjay, Bayek had defeated his [[Champion of Isfet\|opponent]] in the arena with ease, much to the delight of the priests and his audience. For his timely help, he was allowed to keep the Sekhmet costume as a reward.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''

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	==Role in the Festival of Sekhmet==		==Role in the Festival of Sekhmet==
	A tradition of the [[Temple of Sekhmet]] in Yamu that began around 53 BCE was to host a ceremonial fight between actors of their patron goddess, Sekhmet, and Isfet during the Festival of Sekhmet. It was the belief of the locals that the outcome of this mock battle was determined by Sekhmet's own struggle against Isfet and that should the actor portraying her be defeated, this would indicate that Isfet had prevailed over Sekhmet, inaugurating a period of tribulations.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		A tradition of the [[Temple of Sekhmet]] in Yamu that began around 53 BCE was to host a ceremonial fight between actors of their patron goddess, Sekhmet, and Isfet during the Festival of Sekhmet. It was the belief of the locals that the outcome of this mock battle was determined by Sekhmet's own struggle against Isfet and that should the actor portraying her be defeated, this would indicate that Isfet had prevailed over Sekhmet, inaugurating a period of tribulations.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	In 48 BCE, this grand event was promoted by the then [[High Priest of Sekhmet]] as a sacred ritual that had secured the safety of Yamu for centuries despite having only been a recent development. His deputy, [[Menehet]] implied to his friend the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] that such ceremonies served in part to attract tourism and wealth for the town and temple. To that end, the High Priest composed his own original tale of the legendary contest between Sekhmet and Isfet.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		In 48 BCE, this grand event was promoted by the then [[High Priest of Sekhmet]] as a sacred ritual that had secured the safety of Yamu for centuries despite having only been a recent development. His deputy, [[Menehet]] implied to his friend the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] that such ceremonies served in part to attract tourism and wealth for the town and temple. To that end, the High Priest composed his own original tale of the legendary contest between Sekhmet and Isfet.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />
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	===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===		===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===
	At the Festival of Sekhmet in 48 BCE, the fighter cast to play as Sekhmet was an alcoholic by the name of [[Pamu]]. On the day of the event, Pamu was passed out drunk at the local tavern and failed to appear at the appointed time to prepare for his major role. Panicking, Menehet tasked the Medjay Bayek to find Pamu and bring him back in time for the ceremony.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		At the Festival of Sekhmet in 48 BCE, the [[Champion of Sekhmet\|fighter]] cast to play as Sekhmet was an alcoholic by the name of [[Pamu]]. On the day of the event, Pamu was passed out drunk at the local tavern and failed to appear at the appointed time to prepare for his major role. Panicking, Menehet tasked the Medjay Bayek to find Pamu and bring him back in time for the ceremony.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	Although Bayek was able to retrieve Pamu from the tavern, the man was in no state to competently participate in a bout, even a friendly one. As a result, Bayek offered his services as a substitute and was hurried to the stage at the last minute. Owing to his professional training as a Medjay, Bayek had defeated his opponent in the arena with ease, much to the delight of the priests and his audience. For his timely help, he was allowed to keep the Sekhmet costume as a reward.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		Although Bayek was able to retrieve Pamu from the tavern, the man was in no state to competently participate in a bout, even a friendly one. As a result, Bayek offered his services as a substitute and was hurried to the stage at the last minute. Owing to his professional training as a Medjay, Bayek had defeated his [[Champion of Isfet\|opponent]] in the arena with ease, much to the delight of the priests and his audience. For his timely help, he was allowed to keep the Sekhmet costume as a reward.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==

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	{{~~Stub~~}}		{{Quote\|Should malice cling too strongly to your hearts, Isfet, the Evil One... shall smite the Goddess and condemn Yamu to a hundred seasons of darkness!\|The High Priest of Sekhmet at the Festival of Sekhmet, 48 BCE\|Assassin's Creed: Origins}}
			'''Isfet''', known as the '''Lord of Chaos''' or '''the Evil One''',<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, violence, ordeals, and disharmony. The antithetical counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of truth, order, and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in Egyptian mythology.

	'~~''Isfet''' is an~~ [[~~Egypt~~]]~~ian personification of chaos, injustice~~, and ~~violence~~.		He was regarded by the ancient Egyptians as a force of nature to be periodically fought and overcome so as to ensure the triumph of Ma'at and the preservation of the cosmic order. Accordingly, he was the subject of ritual, mock battles staged by the Egyptians in their festivals, such as the [[Festival of Sekhmet]] held in [[Yamu]] in 48 BCE, where actors portraying the goddess [[Sekhmet]] and the god Isfet engaged in a ceremonial fight to determine whether the former would protect them from the latter.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	~~Complement and counterpart to~~ [[~~Ma'at~~]], the ~~goddess~~ of ~~order and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part~~ of the ~~world in Egyptian mythology. He is also something~~ that ~~could,~~ and should, ~~be fought and overcome~~.		==Role in the Festival of Sekhmet==
			A tradition of the [[Temple of Sekhmet]] in Yamu that began around 53 BCE was to host a ceremonial fight between actors of their patron goddess, Sekhmet, and Isfet during the Festival of Sekhmet. It was the belief of the locals that the outcome of this mock battle was determined by Sekhmet's own struggle against Isfet and that should the actor portraying her be defeated, this would indicate that Isfet had prevailed over Sekhmet, inaugurating a period of tribulations.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	~~==Role in the Festival of Sekhmet==~~		In 48 BCE, this grand event was promoted by the then [[High Priest of Sekhmet]] as a sacred ritual that had secured the safety of Yamu for centuries despite having only been a recent development. His deputy, [[Menehet]] implied to his friend the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] that such ceremonies served in part to attract tourism and wealth for the town and temple. To that end, the High Priest composed his own original tale of the legendary contest between Sekhmet and Isfet.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />
	~~Around 53~~ BCE, the [[High Priest of Sekhmet~~\|High Priest~~]] of ~~the~~ [[~~Temple of Sekhmet\|Temple~~]] of [[~~Sekhmet~~]] in [[~~Yamu~~]] ~~wrote a story~~ to ~~accompany an event during~~ the ~~[[Festival of Sekhmet]], featuring Isfet~~. ~~The story was told while two combatants participated in a ceremonial battle~~, ~~one dressed as a [[champion~~ of Sekhmet]] and ~~another dressed as a [[champion of~~ Isfet]]. According to ~~the High Priest's~~ story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but ~~after tampering~~ with ~~her~~ Scales of ~~Judgement~~, ~~she threw~~ him ~~out of~~ the Hall of Justice. ~~Vengeful~~, he sought to return, ~~but~~ the [[lion]]-goddess Sekhmet ~~refused~~ to ~~let him enter. They fought~~, for twenty days and nights, before Sekhmet ~~was~~ finally ~~able to beat back the~~ "~~Lord~~ of ~~Chaos~~"~~. But they would repeat~~ this ~~fight~~, ~~every year, and as the High Priest told~~ it~~, if Isfet~~ was ~~victorious, his victory would cast Yamu into~~ a ~~darkness~~ of ~~a hundred seasons~~. If Sekhmet ~~was victorious~~, ~~she~~ would ~~once again protect~~ the ~~people from Isfet~~'~~s chaos~~.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[~~Assassin's Creed: Origins~~]]~~'' – [[~~Lady of Slaughter~~]]<~~/~~ref~~>
			According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

			Hence, the spectacle staged at Yamu's Festival of Sekhmet was akin to a reenactment between two actors of this conflict, only that it was touted as a live mirror of Sekhmet's recurring fight against Isfet. Sensationalizing the event, the High Priest claimed that should Sekhmet's champion be defeated, it would be owing to the impurity of the locals' hearts, and Yamu would be forced to endure near a century of turmoil. <ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

			===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===
			At the Festival of Sekhmet in 48 BCE, the fighter cast to play as Sekhmet was an alcoholic by the name of [[Pamu]]. On the day of the event, Pamu was passed out drunk at the local tavern and failed to appear at the appointed time to prepare for his major role. Panicking, Menehet tasked the Medjay Bayek to find Pamu and bring him back in time for the ceremony.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	~~In 48 BCE~~, the ~~champion of Sekhmet~~, ~~[[Pamu]]~~, was ~~too drunk~~ to ~~play~~ his ~~part. However~~, the ~~[[Medjay]] [[Bayek]]~~ of ~~[[Siwa]] donned~~ the Sekhmet ~~outfit instead, receiving it~~ as a reward ~~for his participation~~.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		Although Bayek was able to retrieve Pamu from the tavern, the man was in no state to competently participate in a bout, even a friendly one. As a result, Bayek offered his services as a substitute and was hurried to the stage at the last minute. Owing to his professional training as a Medjay, Bayek had defeated his opponent in the arena with ease, much to the delight of the priests and his audience. For his timely help, he was allowed to keep the Sekhmet costume as a reward.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''

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	[[Category:Egyptian mythology]]		[[Category:Egyptian mythology]]
	[[Category:Egyptian deities]]		[[Category:Egyptian deities]]

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	'''Isfet''' is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, injustice, and violence.		'''Isfet''' is an [[Egypt]]ian personification of chaos, injustice, and violence.

	Complement and counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of order and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in Egyptian mythology. He is also something that could, and should, be fought and overcome.		Complement and counterpart to [[Ma'at]], the goddess of order and harmony, Isfet is a primordial part of the world in Egyptian mythology. He is also something that could, and should, be fought and overcome.

	Around 53 BCE, the [[High Priest of Sekhmet\|High Priest]] of the [[Temple of Sekhmet\|Temple]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]] wrote a story to accompany an event during the [[Festival of Sekhmet]], featuring Isfet. The story was told while two combatants participated in a ceremonial battle, one dressed as a [[champion of Sekhmet]] and another dressed as a [[champion of Isfet]]. According to the High Priest's story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but after tampering with her Scales of Judgement, she threw him out of the Hall of Justice. Vengeful, he sought to return, but the [[lion]]-goddess Sekhmet refused to let him enter. They fought, for twenty days and nights, before Sekhmet was finally able to beat back the "Lord of Chaos". But they would repeat this fight, every year, and as the High Priest told it, if Isfet was victorious, his victory would cast Yamu into a darkness of a hundred seasons. If Sekhmet was victorious, she would once again protect the people from Isfet's chaos.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' - [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref>		==Role in the Festival of Sekhmet==
			Around 53 BCE, the [[High Priest of Sekhmet\|High Priest]] of the [[Temple of Sekhmet\|Temple]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]] wrote a story to accompany an event during the [[Festival of Sekhmet]], featuring Isfet. The story was told while two combatants participated in a ceremonial battle, one dressed as a [[champion of Sekhmet]] and another dressed as a [[champion of Isfet]]. According to the High Priest's story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but after tampering with her Scales of Judgement, she threw him out of the Hall of Justice. Vengeful, he sought to return, but the [[lion]]-goddess Sekhmet refused to let him enter. They fought, for twenty days and nights, before Sekhmet was finally able to beat back the "Lord of Chaos". But they would repeat this fight, every year, and as the High Priest told it, if Isfet was victorious, his victory would cast Yamu into a darkness of a hundred seasons. If Sekhmet was victorious, she would once again protect the people from Isfet's chaos.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref>

	In 48 BCE, the champion of Sekhmet, [[Pamu]], was too drunk to play his part. However, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] donned the Sekhmet outfit instead, receiving it as a reward for his participation.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		In 48 BCE, the champion of Sekhmet, [[Pamu]], was too drunk to play his part. However, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] donned the Sekhmet outfit instead, receiving it as a reward for his participation.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

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	According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		According to his story, Isfet was once Ma'at's husband, but in his gluttony, he tampered with the Scales of Judgment, feeding off the souls of hapless mortals. For this crime, Ma'at expelled him from the Hall of Justice. Unable to bear his hunger, he sought to return, only for the lion-goddess Sekhmet to bar his entry, sparking a violent battle that lasted for twenty days and nights before Sekhmet finally subdued him.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	Hence, the spectacle staged at Yamu's Festival of Sekhmet was akin to a reenactment between two actors of this conflict, only that it was touted as a live mirror of Sekhmet's recurring fight against Isfet. Sensationalizing the event, the High Priest claimed that should Sekhmet's champion be defeated, it would be owing to the impurity of the locals' hearts, and Yamu would be forced to endure near a century of turmoil. <ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />		Hence, the spectacle staged at Yamu's Festival of Sekhmet was akin to a reenactment between two actors of this conflict, only that it was touted as a live mirror of Sekhmet's recurring fight against Isfet. Sensationalizing the event, the High Priest claimed that should Sekhmet's champion be defeated, it would be owing to the impurity of the locals' hearts, and Yamu would be forced to endure near a century of turmoil.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter" />

	===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===		===Festival of Sekhmet of 48 BCE===