Maahes (also spelled in Greek: Mihos, Miysis, Mios, Maihes, or Mahes) (Greek: Μαχές, Μιχός, Μίυσις, Μίος, or Μάιχες) was an ancient Egyptian lion -headed god of war, [1] whose name means "he who is true beside her".

Maahes (Mahes, Mihos, Miysis, Mysis) was a solar war god who took the form of a lion. He was first referred to as a specific god in the Middle Kingdom but he remained fairly obscure until the New Kingdom. He seems to have been of foreign origin, and may have been an Egyptian version of Apedemak, the lion-god worshipped in Nubia.

2020年8月10日 · Maahes was a feared god whose sphere of influence included war, protection and the weather. What else was Maahes revered for? And what does his name in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs mean? Here, we explore major myth about Maahes, his powers, symbols and worship in ancient Egypt. Mother: Sekhmet or Bast (Bastet)

2024年5月28日 · Maahes, the ancient Egyptian lion-headed god of war, is a powerful figure in the lineup of Egyptian gods. Known for his strength, fierceness, and protective nature, Maahes shows what a warrior god should be. He comes from the New Kingdom time, where people in places like Leontopolis worship him.

Discover Maahes, the ancient Egyptian lion god associated with protection, justice, and the sun's burning heat. Learn about his epithets, cult centers like Leontopolis, and his role as a defender of sacred places.

2024年9月10日 · Maahes is typically depicted as a man with the head of a lion. He is often shown wearing the Atef crown, associated with Upper Egypt, or adorned with a headdress featuring a solar disk and a uraeus, symbolizing protection and sovereignty. In mythology, Maahes is the son of Ra, the sun god, and is known as a deity of war.

2019年12月11日 · Mihos was a god of war and a patron of sacred places. A late Greek text described him as a god of storms and darkness. Mihos was the local god of Leontopolis (Taremu) in Nome 11 of Lower Egypt. The ancient buildings have not been well preserved, and there is some debate on the age of the temple ruins.

2024年1月14日 · In the rich tapestry of Ancient Egyptian mythology, Maahes emerges as a compelling deity whose roar resonates through the sands of time. Known as the lion god, he holds a distinctive place in the pantheon, blending attributes of …

Maahes is a deity in ancient Egyptian mythology, known as the god of war and protection. He is often portrayed as a lion-headed figure, symbolizing his fierce and powerful nature. Maahes was thought to be the guardian of sacred places, and the one who attacks captive enemies. He protected the innocent dead and condemned the damned.

Description: Another feline deity, Mahes was the son of Bast and Ptah and may be an Egyptian assimilation of the Nubian lion-god Apedemak. When Maat was violated, the other gods would work to set it aright, but Mahes would be sent to punish the …