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The '''Temple of Sekhmet''' was a temple complex located in [[Yamu]] by [[Lake Mareotis]]. It was known for its [[Festival of Sekhmet]], which commemorated the [[lion]] [[Sekhmet|goddess]]' victory against [[Isfet]], culminating in an event in which two combatants, a [[Champion of Sekhmet]] fought with a [[Champion of Isfet]].<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> [[Menehet]], an old friend of the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]], served as a priest in the temple, and was promoted to be the second in command by the [[High Priest of Sekhmet|High Priest]].<ref name="Ambush in the Temple">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ambush in the Temple]]</ref>
The '''Temple of Sekhmet''' was a temple complex located in [[Yamu]] by [[Lake Mareotis]]. It was known for its [[Festival of Sekhmet|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]], which commemorated the [[lion]] [[Egyptian mythology|goddess]]' victory against [[Isfet]], culminating in an event in which a [[Champion of Sekhmet]] fought a [[Champion of Isfet]] in a reenactment of the myth.<ref name="Lady of Slaughter">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Lady of Slaughter]]</ref> [[Menehet]], an old friend of the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]], served as a priest in the temple, and was promoted to be the second in command by the [[High Priest of Sekhmet|High Priest]].<ref name="Ambush in the Temple">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Ambush in the Temple]]</ref>


The High Priest also renovated the temple sometime between 53 BCE and 48 BCE, as well as its customs, creating ceremonies "showing (the Yamuans') "rustic" way of life".<ref name="Ambush in the Temple" />
The High Priest also renovated the temple sometime between 53 BCE and 48 BCE, as well as its customs, creating ceremonies ''"showing [the Yamuans'] "rustic" way of life"''.<ref name="Ambush in the Temple" />


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
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Latest revision as of 00:58, 13 May 2026

The Temple of Sekhmet was a temple complex located in Yamu by Lake Mareotis. It was known for its Festival of Sekhmet, which commemorated the lion goddess' victory against Isfet, culminating in an event in which a Champion of Sekhmet fought a Champion of Isfet in a reenactment of the myth.[1] Menehet, an old friend of the Medjay Bayek of Siwa, served as a priest in the temple, and was promoted to be the second in command by the High Priest.[2]

The High Priest also renovated the temple sometime between 53 BCE and 48 BCE, as well as its customs, creating ceremonies "showing [the Yamuans'] "rustic" way of life".[2]

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