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Maahes

In Egyptian mythology, Maahes was a lion-god, possibly of foreign origin. His cult was centered in Leontopolis[?] and Bubastis[?]. He was a son of Bastet and Ptah. He punished liars.

Alternative: Mihos, Miysis, Mahes

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