The 100 Names of Sekhmet
As listed on the Ancient Egyptian Virtual Temple

The below list of the Names of Sekhmet is an adaptation by Dr. Robert Masters in his landmark book, The Goddess Sekhmet, Llewlyn Publishing. Some of the following Names taken from Sigrid-Eike Hoenes' book Unterscuhungen zu Wesen und Kult der Gottin Sachmet (1976 Ruldolf Habelt Verlag, Bonn Germany) and some taken from his personal research with other Egyptologists. Even so, this list may be incomplete; it is believed that there may be over 200 titles for Sekhmet.

Sekhmet, Great One of Magic
Mother of the Netjeru (Gods)
One Who Was Before the Netjeru Were
Lady of The Place of the Beginning of Time
Beloved of Ra, Her Father
Beloved of Bast, Her Sister
Beloved of Ptah, Her Husband-Brother
At Whose Wish the Arts Were Born
Beautiful Eye Which Giveth Life to the Two Lands
Beautiful Face, Image Most Beloved by Art
Flaming One
Sovereign of Ra, Her Father
Protectress of the Netjeru
Lady of the Scarlet-Colored Garment
Pure One
Destroyer of Rebellions
Eye of Ra
Eye of Heru (Horus)
Pre-Eminent One in the Boat Of Millions of Years
Roamer of Deserts
Wanderer in the Wastes
Self-Contained
Only One
Awakener
Lady of Enchantments
Opener of Ways
Lady of Transformations
Lady of The Many Faces
Enrapturing One
Giver of Ecstasies
Satisfier of Desires
Inspirer of Men
Victorious One in Battles
Overcomer of All Enemies
Ruler Of The Desert
Ruler of Serpents and of Dragons
Ruler of Lions
Sublime One
Enlightener
Empowerer
Sparkling One
Great One of Heka
Lady of the Magic Lamp
Mother of the Dead
Lady of the Bloodbath
Destroyer by Plagues
Great One of Healing
Destroyer by Fire
Lady of the Waters of Life
Mistress and Lady of the Tomb
Great One in the Places of Judgement and Execution
Guide and Protectress from the Perils of the Underworld
Great One of the Place of Appearances in Silence
Lady of the Way of Five Bodies
Unrivaled and Invincible One
Ruler of the Chamber of Flames
The Source
She Whose Opportunity Escapeth Her Not
Winged One
Powerful of Heart
The Aware
The Gleaming One
Sekhmet, Who Reduceth to Silence
Sekhmet, Who Rouseth the People
Lady of Jubilation
Adorable One
Shining of Countenance
Mother of Images
Incomparable One
Lady of Intoxications
Mightier Than the Netjeru
Most Beautiful
Most Strong
Great One of Laws
Protectress of the Divine Order
The One Who Holds Back Darkness
The Beautiful Light
Warrior Netjert (Goddess)
Netjert (Goddess) of Love
Great One in Heaven
Great Serpent on the Head of Her Father
Great One of the Incense of The Ennead
Great Lady of the House of Life
Queen of the Venerable Ones
Lady of the House Of Books
Devouring One
Sekhmet of the Knives
Burner of Evildoers
The One Before Whom Evil Trembles
Terrible One
Lady of All Powers
Eternal As Her Father
Lady of the Manifold Adornments
Most Beautiful Among the Netjeru
Bountiful One
Sekhmet Who Gives Joys
Unwavering, Loyal One
Beloved Teacher
Beloved Sekhmet

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