Question: How do Nergal and Sekhmet feel about each other? They're both destructive deities associated with sun, heat, plague, and lions. There's a lot of overlap between the two but with how violent and aggresive they are, I can't tell if that means they would get along or be at each others throats.
I think you've pretty much hit it on the head - Nergal and Sekhmet are both highly volatile deities and they share so much in common that it's inevitable that sparks will fly if they happen to be around one another. There's a pretty even chance that they'd have a great time trying to outdo one another or indulging in inappropriate sexytimes, or that they'd decide to kill one another. Actually, it seems most likely to me that they'd do A and follow that up immediately with B. It seems likely that Nergal might be able to control the situation a little bit better than Sekhmet, as he's historically more self-aware, but then again, "controlling" a situation with Sekhmet in it is kind of a comedic idea.
It sounds like a fun problem to play with in a game, particularly since the pantheons have to cooperate with one another and it's more likely than ever now that they might cross paths. It does, however, seem like something that the lion-gods' respective handlers might be on the watch for - I can almost guarantee Ptah's not going to let Sekhmet run chaotically wild with Nergal unless he absolutely can't spare the attention to stop her, and it's anyone's guess whether or not Ereshkigal might decide to get possessive.
Personally, I'd be more worried about Sekhmet getting together with Tezcatlipoca. There's an unstoppable team - one engine of destruction and one smooth motherfucker who will have no problems pointing her wherever he wants.
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