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NameMafedet
AlternatesMafdet
ClassificationLion, Serpent
OriginEgypt
Mafedet
In Myth:
Images of this monster have been found from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. It is represented as a lion with the head and neck of a snake.
Quite interestingly, Mafedet shares its name with an Egyptian goddess from the Old Kingdom. She was depicted with the head of a panther or big cat, and was the protector of sovereignty. The goddess offered protection from poisons and venomous bites; her rituals could even cure such things. She was the enemy of snakes and scorpions and was said to leap at their necks in attack, often depicted in this role as a mongoose. Her hair was often shown in braids, either to represent or actually as scorpion tails.
Perhaps there is some sort of evolution between the goddess and the monster. The Cockatrice came about from merging the rooster and the Basilisk, two mortal enemies.
The name of Mafedet means "runner" in Egyptian.

Future Development:
A younger form of Mafedet, which lacks front legs, has been planned, but there is still much research to be done. Most of the information on its techniques come from the goddess of the same name rather than the very reclusive beast. Official development will halt until some more solid sources on the Mesopotamian monster can be found, possibly giving this monster three forms. Who knows?


Do you want to adopt a Mafedet?
5/5) I'd give my right arm! (1)
4/5) You know it! (4)
3/5) I might like one. (3)
2/5) There are many better monsters... (0)
1/5) I'd tear off my right arm to have a weapon to hit it with! (0)
Total Votes: 8


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