Hathor-headed

American

[hath-er-hed-id] / ˈhæθ ərˌhɛd ɪd /

adjective

(of an ancient Egyptian column) having a capital in the form of the head of Hathor; Hathoric.

Etymology

Origin of Hathor-headed

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

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What afterwards became the Hathor-headed column appears as a human face with a cow's ears and horns.

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The hypostyle hall, however, is supported by six Hathor-headed pillars.

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Campaniform and Hathor-headed capital, Philae 73.

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We waited between two Hathor-headed pillars in one of the vestibules of the hall, the Prince Seti, who was clad in purple-broidered garments and wore upon his brow a fillet of gold from which rose the ur�us or hooded snake, also of gold, that royal ones alone might wear, leaning against the base of a statue, while the rest of us stood silent behind him.

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