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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]] 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> | {{Landmark Infobox | ||
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|description = A temple dedicated to Sekhmet next to Lake Mareotis | |||
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[[File:ACO_Temple_of_Sekhmet.jpg|thumb|250px|Temple of Sekhmet]] | |||
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 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 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" /> | ||
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Revision as of 13:29, 26 July 2020
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 two combatants, a Champion of Sekhmet fought with a Champion of Isfet.[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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