#〉learn from ancient errors〈 — 𓃬 ⌜sekhmet headcanon⌟

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INSIDE THE MUSES’ MINDSCAPES

Naturally  this  will  be  a  LONG  post  ,  so  the  descriptions  shall  be  placed  under  a  read  more  so  i  don’t  take  up  the  entirety  of  the  dash.  Essentially  however  ,  these  are  the  landscapes  of  each  muse’s  mind.  Meaning  that  if  you  /  your  muse  were  to  step  inside  my  muse’s  mind  (  and  not  just  a  memory  )  ,  this  is  the  scenery  that  would  greet  them. Each  muse  will  be  bolded  &  in  caps  for  theoretically  easier  looking  if  you  want  to  find  a  specific  muse’s  mindscape  ,  but  when  in  doubt,  ctrl + f  also  works  to  navigate.  I didn’t do any of my request muses, but if you’d like to see theirs, you’re welcomed to say for me to in my ask and I will! Or if you’re also curious about why a muse’s mindscape is how it is, I can elaborate there too!

Please enjoy and thank you for reading any of the ones you do, I hope you like them!

HORN SKULD - Stepping into her mind is stepping into a medieval-esque garden. There are rows of shrubs and carefully tended plants, flowers always in their prime and a beautiful fountain in the middle of the garden area that beckons for one to sit. There is a calm elegance to it that is refreshing to the soul. Birds sing in the flowering trees somewhere and the temperature is neither too hot nor is it too cold, but the perfect temperature with a gentle breeze every now and again. You feel content here.

BYAKKOMARU -  It is a location that the demon himself is not entirely sure where it came from (in truth it came from forgotten memories of his life as a human). Sunlight fills a perfect spot near a crystal clear river that soon turns into a waterfall. Peering over the cliff edge reveals a hidden city below. It’s name does not come to mind, yet the heart knows the necessity to protect it. Or at least what is inside it; those that hold value to the tiger. It is a sanctuary and a safe place that he will not allow any threat to enter, because to access it you must cross the demon himself. A fierce protectiveness burns in your chest.

BASTEYA IRCLU -  Rather than a stagnant location, Basteya’s main space is that of a Great Western Railway Hall class locomotive in the passenger cars. There’s no one else on board, yet whenever one wants for something, it is there. But rarely is focus within the comfortable passenger train. The focus is outside, which often displays various places that Basteya has been and where he wishes to go again or is frequently thinking about. However, when accessing his memories, the outside of the train turns from landscapes to ‘ previews ‘ of the memories till it stops at where he wants. It makes you want to travel and explore.

CHROLLO LUCILFER - Chrollo’s shifts a bit from time to time. But often his landscape is foggy. Sometimes one will find themselves outside on a path that leads deeper into the fog. One may occasionally pass through gardens or graveyards on the way through the winding path, or even occasionally through the streets. Other times, one may find themselves standing atop towering buildings gazing at the city lights below shining through the dreary weather, idly watching. The other occasional place is a gothic cathedral with ornate stained glass windows and rows of empty pews. Outside of the fog obscures the rest of the world, and somewhere music occasionally drifts softly. The wood creaks in greeting if you sit down. Yet no matter what place you find yourself at, there’s always the sensation that there’s something you need to find, something that slips through your fingers. A vague sense that you are something else in this landscape, a wandering ghost that never quite can settle.

KALLUTO ZOLDYCK -  His shifts and changes with age and moments. Often, it is like standing atop black water. It is dark above and dark below, but you never fall nor get wet. Each step however sends ripples across an invisible surface. Sometimes there is an item or figure in the distance ; most often Kikyo or Illumi ( and later the Troupe) and sometimes there’s a cherry blossom tree nearby, petals fluttering around gently in an unfelt breeze. Climbing up the tree offers safety, and climbing to the top reveals a beautiful star riddled sky full of endless possibilities. But do not look behind you from where you appear, or the shadows might latch on and threaten to drag you down.

SUWA - The first thing that registers is how cold it is inside his mind. It is a frigid cold and there’s a sense of heaviness in the air, like a weight pressed down on one’s shoulders. A glance around reveals a person standing up to the top of their ankles in blood extending as far as the eye can see  — which isn’t far because of how dark it is. A pitch black darkness that surrounds everything, other than for a single white star high above like light seen from the bottom of the well. But no amount of reaching or walking every brings it closer. Wandering around only brings more horrors from piles of corpses to items floating on the surface of the blood like a hairpin or ruined stuffed animal rabbit. And somewhere deep inside there’s something roaring and chains straining - but nothing ever comes beyond the increasing feeling that you should not be here.

LUCIFER - Fittingly the most celestial appearance of all the mindscapes. Here one is surrounded by dazzling displays of the universe, of galaxies and nebulas. Here one is neither floating nor standing, but existing with everything wrapped around you and an ability to contort and shift the space into whatever one wishes for it to be. There is endless possibilities and no restrictions in this space. Only the freedom to do as one wills. Occasionally the space may take a specific scene if it is willed, but often it is beautifully abstract, where stardust spills through fingertips. It is an overwhelmingly inspiring and freeing spot to be. You feel invigorated.

FENRIR -  It is a snowy landscape with harsh winds that threaten to knock one over. But no matter where one turns, there is nowhere and nothing in sight, but there’s only a sense of resignation to this fact. Around the clearing are tall pine trees covered and snow, and every now and again there is the sound of his mother singing. But the cold hurts.  It  makes all the scars on the body ache, and a chain keeps coiling itself around your ankle no matter how many times you unwrap it and throw it away. If one walks far enough, they may eventually stumble upon a cave, and going inside there it is a fire to help warm your fingers, but it is fueled by hatred. It is not hard to fuel when the gods faces are carved into the wall and makes the hate twist inside your chest. 

STHENO - It’s a rough, jagged cliffside where lightening flashes through the sky and it rains. Danger is never far from each step that one takes while navigating the perilous landscape, although there are a few spots of safety that one can settle down in comfortably. But even then, dangerous is not so far removed as to be forgotten. Here there’s nothing  that offers comfort, but your heart beats in rhythm with the storm. In the distance you can see water tornados reaching from the black clouds to the raging ocean. Anger bleeds into the air and you can feel it trying to wrap around you.

RUFUS LOHR - Opening your eyes here reveals a sprawling library unfolding before your eyes. It extends forever as far as you can see, consisting of multiple levels and filled to the brim with various books. From where you stand on the top layer, you can see the the floors below. Books shuffle and move here and there, pens write in blank pages by an unseen force, and sunlight filters into the warm oak rows. It’s peaceful and enchanting. If you walked away from this main platform, you think you could happily be lost among the rows and rows of books. Stars are painted onto the high ceilings to mimic the night sky and every now and then there’s a gentle recitation of a poem from an unknown speaker who’s voice is always perfect for the piece. It brings out the inner bookworm.  

JACKAL - Open landscapes of the savanna lay sprawling out around everywhere, but ruins jut out from the ground here and there. In the distance smoke trails from an unseen source of destruction, and the scent carries. But it is not suffocating- rather it is an almost comfort. There is a need to move , to do something. Sometimes a figure appears, encourage mischief or chaos, the hunt. After a long day, the warm sun and sound of grass blowing is rather relaxing.

LING WEN - It is a small house, nothing elaborate or extravagant. And yet, it is clearly loved. There are poems written on napkins and small sheets of papers, stories in the works with half-filled journals, and books with pages well worn. High quality inks and papers lay waiting next to a fire that chases away the cold. Outside, winter blizzards blow and howl angrily, refusing to let anyone dare to come close to the lone house. But none of those harsh winds or heavy snows threaten the sanctity of the home. It is calm and quiet other than the crackling of the fire in the fireplace. At will, music may start but otherwise, it remains calm and undisturbed. It is cozy, a place full of passion that remains hidden from the rest of the world. After all, the weight of work demands priority. Yet this dust-free abode of the place indicates a still thriving passion in this harsh existence.

HE XUAN -  Most often, it is unsurprising to find themselves underwater within his mind. Yet there is no struggle to breath, no panic. Nothing but a sense of steady calm and the gentle sound of the waves above and fish of thoughts swimming around. At times, one may sit on the sandy shores and simply observe the dark skies- but if they’re clouds or the night sky is hard to tell. At least until feelings of pain or anger surge forth and the waves crash against you over and over again, dragging you into turbulent waters while thunder echoes in your ears. Down to the dark parts of the ocean, no matter how you fight the shadows tug and age old wounds bleed. But, sometimes it is you who flees into the shadows that hold you close and mute the noise of the world away. The ocean does not like to give up what it holds. Not even you.

THOTH - When one opens their eyes, they will find themselves staring down into a bright blue pond in a verdant oasis in the middle of the desert. Yet it is not the sun in the sky but a bright and full moon that is closer than it is in real life. It bathes everything in a soft, silver light and you can’t help but to sit down and enjoy the moment. Ibis stand at the edges of the water but they neither bother nor are bothered by your presence. A small temple stands a short distance away, visibly full of books and scrolls and the soft glow of lanterns. If you go there, you will find answers. But for now you just enjoy the moment. 

SEKHMET -  It is a dangerous feat to try to enter into her mind. Depending on what part of her is in control, the landscape can drastically differ. When she is slaughtering for Ra or the pharaohs, rivers of blood pour through the desert valleys. The skies bleed red and orange and vultures circle high above the battlefield. It smells of death and slaughter, and war drums pound somewhere in the distance, urging to continue the bloody feast and to devour meat and wine. Sometimes one is standing in the sand, other times one stands at the city walls, ready for the slaughter. Other times, the scenery is drastically different. Lighting fills the temples, and songs fill the air before a table of meats and red alcohols. Sometimes people appear to tell and act out stories before her. Another section of the temple is full of medical herbs and a calming atmosphere few often attribute to the goddess. There are also many sealed boxes. Instinctively, you know you should not touch them.

NAGARE HISUI -  His space resembles that out of the sci-fi genre. Screens full of information and data points, games, lists to do. Many of the screens are green or blue, and all appear before a gigantic tree that resembles that of the JUNGLE clan’s symbol. The tree is taller than you can see the top of, and one feels like a baby ant next to it. But  luckily it is distant so as to not be too overwhelming. Turning around however reveals the small room of the JUNGLE headquarters main area that is the same here as it is in life. Often those close to him are present, offering him insight. On very rare occasions however, this scenery may be traded for sitting atop the rooftop of Mihashira Tower at night, while all the city below is alive  and vibrant with colors and nightlife. It summons a feeling of change and optimism for the future - a desire for change.

YUKARI MISHAKUJI -  For the fascination of the beauty angel in vivid beauty, his mind is quite calm. Often the place most commonly depicted is a stone bench in a japanese garden in blossom. A mini-waterfall trickles softly over the rocks, and vibrant colored koi fish swim in the water with elegant grace. A tea set sits at a table, ready to be poured, and a set of calligraphy brushes and fresh paper sit in an elegant gold and black box to the side.  Often the sounds of guqin and/or flute music fill the air alongside the sound of birds. Sometimes there are guests, sometimes it is just him. It’s a peaceful, beautiful space with the skies painted pink and purples with the setting suns and the stars just starting to shine. On a rare occasion, this may be traded for relaxing on a boat drifting through a river of memories under a starry sky. It is always so beautiful and it hurts to look away.

AARAVOS - Rather surprisingly, his mindscape is not somewhere new or historic or fantastical or abstract. It’s almost an exact replica of his prison within the mirror. He does not mind it. Here there are books and places to wander, there is chess and a fireplace and comfort to relax in. The only difference is an apple tree in one corner of the room, towering and full of gold-colored apples he occasionally plucks.  He doesn’t need to escape or alter anything from reality or his mind. Yet even should he one day escape from his current prison, his mind will likely still choose to host the scenery of that familiar space. It is more of a home than any other place he has lingered. 

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@aristarchos​ said: How will they respond to whatever stands in the way of what they want? // for all three !! 

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this  question  is  100%  what  inspired  THIS  post

It  depends.  If  it  is  a  god  /  demigod  in  his  way  ,  Fenrir’s  solution  is  ,  quite  literally  ,  to  eat  them.  Free  meal  AND  whoever  is  in  his  way  is  now  gone.  There’s  not  a  lot  he  wants  so  he  doesn’t  take  well  to  when  there  is.  He  has  no  problem  killing  a  human  either  if  that’s  what  he  needs  to  do.  But  if  it’s  not  a  physical  threat  or  issue  ,  then  he  does  problem  solve.  Fenrir  IS  very  intellectual  despite  the  depiction  of  just  being  a  mindless  beast  after  his  imprisonment.  So  he’ll  try  to  solve  it  the  most  effient  way  (  in  his  eyes  )  to  achieve  his  goals.  The  fact  he  is  completely  amoral  (  not  immortal  ,  amoral  )  can  definitely  play  a  role  in  that.

Sekhmet’s  response  depends  on  what  it  is.  She  also  tends  to  take  the  ‘ eradicate  whatever  is  in  her  way  ‘  approach  to  it  as  well.  BUT  if  it  is  someone  stronger  like  Ra  or  direct  combat  isn’t  the  way  to  get  what  she  wants  ,  she  typically  turns  to  manipulating  people.  She’s  rather  good  at  planting  ideas  in  people’s  head  ,  and  refocusing  their  efforts  ,  but  she  doesn’t  plan  out  every  step  or  every  little  detail.  Either  way  ,  she  works  to  crush  whatever  might  be  standing  in  her  way  ,  one  way  or  another.

Thoth  chooses  to  take  the  intellectual  route  and  problem  solve  around  it.  He’d  trying  talking  to  someone  if  there’s  a  chance  of  success  that  route  ,  but  he  also  knows  sometimes  its  better  to  be  behind  the  scenes  and  sneakily  work  around  it.  He’s  not  above  disobeying  or  moving  behind  people’s  backs  despite  being  one  of  the  more  honest  and  rule  abiding  gods.  He  is  strategy  over  pure  might  ,  and  would  avoid  any  physical  confrontation  if  possible.  If  not  ,  he’s  the  kind  more  likely  to  drug  someone  than  anything  else.  But  his  default  action  is  to  find  another  way  to  achieve  his  goal  ,  then  see  about  discussing  it  ,  and  as  a  last  resort  use  more  underhand  methods  IF  its  worth  the  risk.  Sometimes  he  will  just  simply  halt  in  his  tracks  for  his  goals  if  too  much  of  a  threat  is  there.

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  When  it  comes  to  Sekhmet  ,  it is  VITAL  to  pay  your  thanks  to  her  shortly  after  her  aid.  Otherwise  ,  you  could  have  just  damned  yourself  /  your  side  as  well.

   The  best  way  is  to  celebrate  in  her  honor  ,  as  in  a  full  on  celebration  (  especially  after  calling  her  for  something  big  like  power  or  war  efforts  ).  Food  ,  wine  ,  music  ,  all  of  that  will  help  appease  her  and  ensure  that  she  doesn’t  turn  against  those  who  called  for  her.  Because  if  you  call  for  her  but  don’t  express  your  thanks  shortly  after  ,  she  will  take  it  as  disrespectful.  Animal  sacrifices  are  also  something  she  is  particularly  fond  of  as  her  high  priests  would  be  aware  of.  (  A  note  her  is  that  animal  sacrifices  were  not  a  bloody  event  for  Ancient  Egyptians  ,  it  was  very  clean  and  respectful .  Animals  were  carefully  checked  and  prepared  and  killed  elsewhere  before  being  presented  to  the  alters  as  sacrifices.  ) 

   But  the  most  important  offering  is  typically  some  type  of  red  alcohol.  This  is  especially important  when  calling  for  her  aid  in  battle  ,  murder  ,  raw  power  ,  inflicting  revenge  ,  etc.  If  you  are  calling  her  for  healing  ,  justice  ,  etc  ,  it  is  not  as  important.  But  anything  with  blood  ,  it’s  a  necessity.  Whether  its  red  wine  ,  beer  dyed  red  with  pomegranate  juice  ,  food  coloring  ,  or  some  other  kind  of  red  alcohol  ,  the  type  doesn’t  matter.  But  in  her  bloodlust  state  ,  she’ll  drink  it  regardless  with  the  assumption  it  is  blood  and  then  get  drunk  and  cease  her  violent  rampage  or  potential  bloodlust.

   However ,  music  and  stories  are  also  a  fair  way  to  celebrate  her  ,  especially  those  who  call  upon  her  for  her  healing  skills  or  the  more  positive  aspects  she  represents.  She  enjoys  listening  to  such  sounds  and  will  respond  well.  While  offerings  of  some  kind  are  highly  encouraged  and  rarely  would  anyone  do  so  without  ,  those  could  suffice  if  it  came  down  to  it.  Statues  ,  paintings  ,  and  other  things  in  her  honor  will  also  lead  to  being  on  her  positive  side.

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@aristarchos​ said: What is their greatest weakness or flaw? For all three 

Fenrir’s  is  definitely  his  anger  as  his  greatest  flaw.  But  can  you  really  blame  him  ?  He  was taken  from  his  mother  and  then  all  the  gods  were  terrified  of  him  ,  and  the  one  god  who  WASN’T  scared  of  him  helped  the  other  gods  trick  and  chain  him  up  for  thousands  of  years  with a  sword  through  his  jaws.  So  Fenrir  HATES  gods  /  demigods.  Fenrir  does  try  to  keep  his  anger  in  check  ,  but  when  it  flares  ?  It’s  volatile  and  he  does  not  think  at  all  during  this.  He’s  usually  extremely  intellectual  but  the  moment  his  anger  takes  control  ?  It’s  no  thoughts  just  violence.  He  sees  red  until  the  threat  is  gone  ,  he’s  worked  through  the  anger  ,  or  he’s  just  worn  out.  Otherwise  ?  Run.

Sekhmet’s  is  definitely  her  arrogance  /  antagonistic  nature.  Although  hers  is  also  well  grounded  because  she  IS  very  skilled  and  can  back  it  up.  But  she  plays  with  fire  when  she  antagonizes  other  gods  and  she  HAS  gotten  hurt  from  it  before.  Did  she  learn  her  lesson  ?  Absolutely  not.  She  wasn’t  that  bothered  by  it  honestly.  But  at  the  same  time  no  one  trusts  her  because  she  is  a  wild  card  which  means  there’s  rarely  anyone  that’d  take  her  side  outside  of  certain  matters.  One  day  maybe  she’ll  actually  learn  a  lesson  when  someone  gets  really  close  to  killing  her  ,  but  its  very  unlikely  to  be  any  time  soon.

   Thoth’s  might  be  that  he  can  be  swayed  by  his  emotions.  While  he  will  never  do  something  to  intervene  in  the  affairs  of  Ma’at  ,  he  can  be  persuaded  into  things  even  after  he  says  no  or  rejects  them.  Likewise  ,  he  can  make  dangerous  gambles  because  of  his  heart.  He  does  care  about  those  around  him  ,  and  it’s  something  that  can  be  used  against  him  ,  especially  when  he  isn’t  a  combat-oriented  god.  He  doesn’t  fight  ,  and  it’d  have  to  REALLY  come  to  extremes  to  get  him  to  fight  in  any  way.  Which  means  at  times  he’ll  keep  his  mouth  shut  to  certain  things  to  not  put  himself  in  danger’s  path  unless  he’s  confident  in  the  outcome.

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  Out  of  the  many  ,  many  titles  that  Sekhmet  has  ,  one  of  her  less  popular  ones  is  ‘  Destroyer  of  Rebellions  ‘  .  But  this  is  very  easy  to  misinterpret.  She  isn’t  a  destroyer  of  rebellions  for  HUMANS  ,  but  for  Ra.  Sometimes  it  happens  to  be  one  and  the  same  ,  that  Sekhmet  is  evoked  to  destroy  the  enemies  of  the  Pharaoh.  But  other  times  that  is  not  the  case.  It  may  be  the  people  of  Egypt  ,  a  rogue  god  ,  both  ,  there’s  no  say.  Sekhmet  doesn’t  possess  a  high  level  of  morality  ,  and  that  of  the  gods  is  different  than  that  of  humans.

   And  i  hate  writing  this  sekhmet  was  just  ‘  I’m  like  a  bounty  hunter  for  the  gods  ‘  which  is  true.  She  was  created  from  Ra  to  punish  humans  ,  demigods  ,  etc.  If  you  rebel  enough  to  earn  Ra’s  wrath  ,  she  will  be  after  you.  And  ,  if  she  is  rather  pleased  with  a  pharaoh  and  Ra  doesn’t  tell  her  no  ,  there’s  also  good  chances  of  her  granting  the  prayers  of  a  pharaoh.

TLDR:  Sekhmet  is  a  destroyer  of  rebellions  ,  but  it’s  on  Ra’s  or  her  own  definition  of  rebellion  ,  not  humans.

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A  collection  of  smaller  headcanons  

1.  Sekhmet  is  never  entirely  obedient  to  anyone.  Although  she  was  created  by  Ra  from  the  fire  of  their  own  eye  ,  she  had  to  be  tricked  into  stopping  her  rampage  against  humanity.  In  a  continuation  of  this  in  some  regions  ,  Sekhmet  struck  back  at  Ra  for  deceiving  her  by  leaving  Egypt  which  greatly  weakened  Ra  &  Egypt.  Thoth  ,  known  for  her  skills  in  persuasion  and  conversation  ,  was  sent  to  bring  her  back.  Even  he  who  could  persuade  Horus  and  Set  to  stop  had  to  plead  with  her  1,077  times  to  get  her  to  return.  Lesson  from  this ?  Don’t  piss  her  off  because  she  CAN  and  WILL  hold  a  grudge.  Furthermore  ,  she  listens  as  SHE  chooses  ,  though  Ra  has  the  most  influence.

2.  She  enjoys  drinking.  Her  go  to’s  are  usually  blood  or  wine.  That  said  ,  she  hates  being  TRICKED  into  drinking  due  to  the  whole  deception  thing.  It’s  a  useful  thing  for  others  to  use  against  her  because  when  she’s  in  her  bloodlust  state  she  doesn’t  think  quite  at  much  ,  so  a  few  drops  of  blood  to  wine  will  convince  her  as  long  as  its  red.  However  she  will  be  extremely  ,  extremely  unhappy  and  petty  when  she  wakes  up  from  drinking  herself  to  sleep.

3.  She  does  NOT  like  the  cold  at  all.  Sekhmet  is  ,  after  all  ,  attributed  with  breathing  fire  and  being  responsible  for  Egypt’s  hot  winds.  Cold  is  not  something  she  enjoys  unless  she  chooses  to  jump  into  water.  Otherwise  ?  No.  Unhappy  goddess.

4.  Sekhmet  doesn’t  interact  heavily  with  many  other  gods.  She  mainly  interacts  with  Ra  ,  Set  ,  Montu  ,  and  Sopdu.  They  are  all  war  /  heat  /  pharaoh  /  chaos  related  gods.  However  ,  on  occasion  she  also  works  with  Thoth  and  Isis  due  to  her  connections  in  medicine.  Her  realm  is  specifically  with  plagues  and  extremely  deadly  diseases  as  opposed  to  Isis  who  is  more  general  medicine  ,  and  Thoth  more  with  poisons  or  death  but  he  CAN  cure  any.  It’s  just  not  his  most  known  form.  Otherwise ,  Sekhmet  rarely  interacts  beyond  sometimes  bothering  Hathor  and  Bastet.

5.  No  ,  she  has  no  sense  of  personal  space.  Yes  ,  she  is  aware  of  it.  She  just  doesn’t  care  about  it.  In  most  cases  it  is  a  power  play  over  others  ,  but  to  those  she  likes  it  is  also  just  how  she  is.  And  no  ,  invading  her  space  won’t  bother  her.

6.  Nudity  ,  whether  her  own  or  others  ,  doesn’t  bother  her  in  the  slightest  nor  does  it  often  earn  a  reaction  unless  its  intended  to  be  an  intimate  moment  with  her. 

7.  She  rarely  removes  her  headdress  outside  of  bathing.  Not  for  any  particularly  reason  ,  she  just  doesn’t  think  about  it  since  most  of  them  who  wear  the  headdresses  that hide  their  face  also  rarely  remove  them.  If  she  likes  you  ,  she  doesn’t  mind.  If  she  doesn’t ,  well  ,  rip  to  you.

8.  (related to #5)  Despite  being  very  invasive  ,  she’s  not  use  to  gentle  or  nice  contact  back  at  her.  Like  a  hug  ,  or  touching  her  cheek  ,  it  will  briefly  stun  her  because  no  one  does  that.  But  then  she’ll  be  back  to  usual  in  a  few  seconds.

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UNIQUE LIKES / DISLIKES part 2 of @zorkaya​ ’s ask!  ( part 1 here  )

   One  unique  likes  of  Sekhmet  is  that  she  is  a  BIG  fan  of  animal  sacrifice  and  at  times  is  the  only  way  to  appease  her.  While  most  gods  receive  animal  sacrifices  ,  she’s  particularly  keen  to  it.  It’s  both  a  good  way  to  summon  her  as  well  as  (  at  least  temporarily  )  be  in  her  good  graces.  She  also  enjoys  struggles  ,  while  most  gods  despise  something  that  might  genuinely  make  them  struggle.  She  finds  it  thrilling  ,  partially  due  to  her  nature  as  a  war  god  as  well  as  just  her  personality.  It  makes  things  fun  and  as  such    Sekhmet  is  inclined  to  greet  any  challenges  that  come  her  way  with  enthusiasm.  She’s  more  receptive  to  new  and  outside  forces  than  most  of  the  other  gods.

   A  dislike  for  her  however  is  not  receiving  proper  acknowledgement.  It  pisses  her  off  and  she  will  easily  turn  on  those  she  aided  if  they  don’t  give  her  proper  thanks  after  calling  upon  her  aid  ,  whether  it  is  in  warfare  or  in  healing.  So  it  is  crucial  people  pay  their  dues  to  her  ASAP  if  they  don’t  wish  to  have  horrible  fortunes  and  deaths.  On  a  less  serious  note  ,  Sekhmet  dislikes  vegetables  unless  they’re  mixed  with  meat  and  will  in  fact  refuse  to  eat  them.

   Thoth  is  a  big  animal  advocate.  Naturally  ,  like  any  god  ,  he  expects  offerings  and  that  which  is  involved  in  sacred  rituals.  He  also  supports  hunting  for  the  sake  of  eating  or  other  necessary  situations.  But  otherwise  ?  No.  He’s  fond  of  caring  for  them  and  observing  them  ,  and  can  naturally  communicate  with  any  of  them.  A  lot  of  them  will  choose  to  listen  to  his  words  even  over  another  god’s.   He’s  also  particularly  fond  of  simply  reclining  in  shallow  parts  of  water.  He’ll  swim  of  course  , but  if  there’s  a  lagoon  entrance  or  just  the  shores  ,  he  likes  to  lounge  there.  It’s  enjoyable.  He’ll  do  this  both  in  his  true  form  as  well  as  in  his  ibis  form.  It  more  or  less  just  depends  on  his  mood  and  location  ,  as  in  the  human  realm  he’s  inclined  to  usually  be  in  ibis  form.

   I  mentioned  this  above  ,  but  he  despises  hunting  merely  for  sport  ,  especially  of  birds  ,  but  other  animals  as  well.  It  can  occasionally  cause  squabbles  between  him  and  other  gods.  He  won’t  go  out  of  the  way  to  intervene  unless  its  for  a  creature  that’s  critically  endangered  ,  but  his  displeasure  will  be  known.  He’s  also  not  a  fan  of  violent  thunderstorms.  It  doesn’t  cause  him  to  panic  or  anything  of  that  nature  (  he  is a  god  after  all  )  but  he  dislikes  them  and  does  not  enjoy  being  out  in  them.   But  he  values  the  importance  they  have.

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love  how  both  Sekhmet  and  Jackal  are  powerful  destructive  beings  but  they  could  be  taken  out  by  a  brain  freeze  from  a  bowl  of  ice  cream  bc  neither  have  ever  had  it  before  and  would  take  too  big  of  a  bite  and  Suffer™

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Sekhmet  is  neither  entirely  good  nor  entirely  evil  ,  but  she  is  more  well  known  for  her  evil  aspects.  Her  most  famous  tale  is  how  Ra  created  her  as  punishment  for  humanity  for  its  disobedience  ,  and  thus  she  was  sent  to  annihilate  those  disobeying  Ra.  However  ,  her  bloodthirst  was  so  intense  that  it  led  to  Ra  having  to  mix  pomegranate  juice  an  beer  so  it  looked  like  blood  and  Sekhmet  drank  enough  of  it  that  she  passed  out.

Yet  interestingly  enough  ,  she’s  also  chosen  to  be  called  the  protector  of  the  pharaohs.  They  evoked  her  to  protect  them  and  to  symbolize  the  pharaoh’s  strength   Like  Set(h)  ,  she  also  presides  over  warfare  due  to  her  bloodthirst  and  destructive  abilities.  However  ,  it  was  necessary  at  the  end  to  celebrate  extensively  after  the  battle  to  appease  her  so  she  would  not  continue  her  destruction.

She’s  an  extremely  powerful  figure  to  have  on  your  side  given  her  bloodthirsty  nature  and  raw  power  to  bring  destruction  as  well  as  her  skills  in  warfare  ,  disease  ,  and  of   healing.  However  ,  it  is  crucial  to  make  sure  to  appease  her  in  offerings  ,  celebrations  ,  etc  ,  or  she  could  just  as  easily  turn  against  those  she  was  adding  before.

All  in  all  ,  Sekhmet  listens  to  herself  and  does  as  she  pleases.  Occasionally  she  will  listen  to  Ra  or  another  god  if  necessary.  But  in  general  ?   She  will  do  what  is  best  or  most  entertaining  /  satisfying  for  her  ,  be  that  for  good  or  for  evil.  She  is  a  wild  card  that  absolutely  cannot  be  fully  trusted  if  you’re  smart.

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