Sekhmet's The Story Of Re, A Literary Analysis

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Egyptians lived in a patriarchal society in which men were more powerful and more respected than women. In “The Story of Re,” Sekhmet, the goddess of war and destruction, was sent out by Re, the Pharaoh of Egypt, to kill any man who dared to disrespect Re. Sekhmet was considered cruel, and too powerful. She destructs and kills, and does not bring peace within a society. Through a deceitful act, Re stopped Sekhmet from killing the people of Egypt by depriving her of her powers. The reputation of women were sweet, innocent creatures, who have to right to be powerful. Women cannot hold their power in an Egyptian society, and instead have to be changed to a less powerful force. Another example from “The Story of Re” is when Re is dying and Isis

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