Mafdet: An Egyptian Cheetah Goddess Who Hunts Snakes
As a cheetah deity, Mafdet in Egyptian mythology was a goddess of safety from scorpions and snakes. She was also a symbol of the judicial process (the death penalty).
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As a cheetah deity, Mafdet in Egyptian mythology was a goddess of safety from scorpions and snakes. She was also a symbol of the judicial process (the death penalty).
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