Hathor
the goddess of love and joy, often represented with the head, horns, or ears of a cow.
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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 HistoryA single hall, supported by six square Hathor-headed pillars, precedes the sanctuary.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2) | Georges PerrotHence it comes that libations are made under the superintendence of the priestesses of Hathor by all men since the ancient days.
In the twilight poor Muss betook himself to the Nile through the grove of Hathor, with his perilous burden.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete | Georg EbersHere 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
/ (ˈhæθɔː) /
(in ancient Egyptian religion) the mother of Horus and goddess of creation
Derived forms of Hathor
- Hathoric (hæˈθɔːrɪk, -ˈθɒr-), adjective
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