Beset -

: She was a protective "demon-god" often paired with the god Bes.

In ancient mythology, (or Byss) was a figure from Egyptian and Minoan cultures. : She was a protective "demon-god" often paired

In the maritime world, "beset" is a technical term for a vessel trapped by ice. : She was a protective "demon-god" often paired

: This state can lead to structural damage or the ship drifting toward dangerous shallow waters. : She was a protective "demon-god" often paired

The word is frequently used in journalism to describe organizations or regions struggling with multiple issues at once.