Sekhmet, the Egyptian goddess of war, takes the form of one (4)

I believe the answer is:

lion

(Other definitions for lion that I've seen before include "Courageous person" , "Maned beast" , "Important figure" , "bold type" , "Cowardly visitor in Oz" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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