Sekhmet is a Goddess for today’s world. She fiercely protects right order, returning balance to the world, and just as fiercely protects those who celebrate Her. Her name means "Powerful Woman" and She symbolizes courage and strength as well as inspiration and comfort. This book examines the ancient Egyptian devotion to Sekhmet, utilizing Egyptian sources and analyzing their puzzling complexity in such a way as to make them accessible to the modern reader. Sekhmet’s qualities as a healer are explored, as well as Her role within the Egyptian pantheon, the temples and cults dedicated to Her, and the rituals, festivals, magic, and prayers that centered on Her. At the same time, it explores the way in which Sekhmet is increasingly cherished and worshipped today, offering suggestions for practice and ways to adapt her ancient rituals to today’s world. This book is a must read for Sekhmet devotees and for those who are looking for a Goddess for these times. ~ Candace C. Kant, Ph.D. Academic Dean Cherry Hill Seminary, co-editor of Heart of the Sun: An Anthology in Exaltation of Sekhmet., Email

"This is a very comprehensive book on the ancient Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet. Myths, rituals and magic all included and more. Church has blended together a good mix of history and modern perspective. A fascinating book." ~ Rachel Patterson, author of the Kitchen Witchcraft series, Pagan Portals: The Cailleach and The Triple Goddess., Email

Pagan Portals- Sekhmet is an excellent well researched and substantial guide to this powerful and well-loved Egyptian goddess, written with clarity and passion by someone who is equally academically sound and spiritually inspired. Olivia Church guides us through the primary sources and archaeological evidence of the worship of Sekhmet as well as making use of modern scholarship to produce a book that is both spiritually rich in insight and sensibly grounded in up to date research. A real treasure and especially relevant to our times. Highly recommended. ~ Danu Forest, MA. Priestess of Isis, Celtic Scholar and traditional wisewoman. Author of Gwyn ap Nudd, wild God of faerie (Moon Books) and Celtic Tree , Email

I have long been intrigued by the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet and was therefore very much looking to reading Olivia Church’s book on this subject. This book did not disappoint! Church unravels the complexities that exist in Sekhmet's myths and titles, therefore making this Goddess even more approachable for both devotees and those who may have been interested in Sekhmet but have been intimidated by her as well. 'Sekhmet' shines a light on aspects of the Goddess that are not always fully understood, such as her roles in healing and protection. Church's book is well researched and timely, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in exploring Egyptian myth and deities. ~ Robin Corak, author of Pagan Portals – Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power, Email