Apedemak: Lion Warrior God (Nubian/Meroitic Mythology)
Apedemak is the lion-headed warrior god of the Meroitic civilization of Nubia, revered as a divine champion of kingship, victory, and national protection. Known from temple reliefs at Naqa, Musawwarat es-Sufra, and other sacred sites, he appears with a human body and a lion’s head, embodying courage, leadership, and the unyielding power of the kingdom of Kush. His presence is
