Hathor

[ hath-awr, -er ]

noun

, Egyptian Religion.

1. the goddess of love and joy, often represented with the head, horns, or ears of a cow.

Hathor

/ ˈhæθɔː; -ˈθɒr-; hæˈθɔːrɪk /

noun

1. (in ancient Egyptian religion) the mother of Horus and goddess of creation

Derived Forms

• Hathoric, adjective

Example Sentences

A single hall, supported by six square Hathor-headed pillars, precedes the sanctuary.

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Hence it comes that libations are made under the superintendence of the priestesses of Hathor by all men since the ancient days.

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In the twilight poor Muss betook himself to the Nile through the grove of Hathor, with his perilous burden.

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Here it stands for Horus, and the entire hieroglyph (ha, hor) rendered Hathor, means “the abode of Horus.”

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The “abode of Horus” refers to his mother, a goddess who is therefore named Hathor, or Athor.

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