Hathor

[ hath-awr, -er ]

/ ˈhæθ ɔr, -ər /

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noun Egyptian Religion.

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

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How to use Hathor in a sentence

Moreover, Sobek was worshipped and paired with goddesses like Hathor and Tawaret.
Sobek: The Ancient Egyptian Crocodile God of the Nile|Dattatreya Mandal|November 15, 2022|Realm of History
A single hall, supported by six square Hathor-headed pillars, precedes the sanctuary.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot
Hence it comes that libations are made under the superintendence of the priestesses of Hathor by all men since the ancient days.
The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, November 1879|Various
In the twilight poor Muss betook himself to the Nile through the grove of Hathor, with his perilous burden.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete|Georg Ebers

Here it stands for Horus, and the entire hieroglyph (ha, hor) rendered Hathor, means “the abode of Horus.”
Cleopatra's Needle|James King
The “abode of Horus” refers to his mother, a goddess who is therefore named Hathor, or Athor.
Cleopatra's Needle|James King

British Dictionary definitions for Hathor

Hathor

/ (ˈhæθɔː) /

noun

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

Derived forms of Hathor

Hathoric (hæˈθɔːrɪk, -ˈθɒr-), adjective

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