Hathor Collection (page 7)

Hathor as a cow breastfeeding Amenhotep II as a young man, from Deir-el-Bahari, detail
Egyptian civilization, 15th century b.C. Hathor as a cow breastfeeding Amenhotep II as a young man. Detail. From from Deir-el-Bahari

Chapel of Hathor from Deir-el-Bahari, a wall detail
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Chapel of Hathor. From Deir-el-Bahari. A wall detail

Egypt, Nubia, Abu Simbel, Temple of Hathor
Egypt - Nubia - Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Temple of Hathor

Last Macedonian queen of Egypt. Cleopatra in the form of the cow-goddess Hathor suckling a child god
CLEOPATRA VII (69-30 B.C.). Last Macedonian queen of Egypt. Cleopatra in the form of the cow-goddess Hathor suckling a child god. Bas-relief from the Temple of Bendera, Egypt

Temple of Nefertari dedicated to Hathor. 1271 -1256 BC. EGYPT. Abu Simbel. Entrance to the temple. Colossus depicting Nefertari with the insignia of Goddess Hathor. Egyptian art. New Kingdom

Temple of Isis. EGYPT. ASWAN. Philae. Second pylon of the temple. Representation of pharaoh Ptolomy XII making offerings to Hathor and Horus. Egyptian art. Ptolemaic period. Architecture

EGYPT: ROYAL MUMMIES, 1882. Royal mummies discovered at Deir-el-Bahri, Egypt. Left to right: Queen Hathor Hont-Taui, 21st Dynasty; King Thotmes II, 18th Dynasty; and the priest Nebseni

Denderah. The great vestibul sic of the Temple of Hathor. Exterior view of the Temple of Hathor. Date between 1904 and 1930

EGYPT: TEMPLE OF HATHOR. Columns in the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1st century B. C
EGYPT: TEMPLE OF HATHOR. Columns in the Hypostyle Hall of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, Egypt, 1st century B.C. Photographed c1975

Cleopatra VII Philopator 69-30 BC. Detail after a bas relief in the Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt. This has been considered as an attempted likeness of Cleopatra based on the long narrow eye

Abu Simbel, Temple of Nefertaril, Egypt
Abu Simbel, entrance, Temple of Nefertaril, full-length close-up of figures. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Temple of Nefertaril, Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel, entrance, Temple of Nefertaril, Egypt. Photograph by Lionel Coates

Religion / Egypt / Hathor
Daughter of the sun-god Re, she is known as the Lady of the Sky, a universal cow- goddess who is the symbolic mother of the pharaoh : her crown holds a sun disk

Goddess Hathor
Pillar depicting the Egyptian goddess HATHOR, in the Hathor Chapel of the Hatshepsut (or Hashepsowe) Temple - Deir el- Bahri - Thebes (Luxor), Egypt

Horus the Falcon God
A statue of the Egyptian god HORUS, in the form of a falcon in front of the outer Pylon of the Horus Temple Edfu, Egypt, with reliefs of Horus and his wife Hathor

Bearer brings flowers to perfumery, relief on Chamber of Appearances, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of exhibit at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Gilded and stuccoed wooden head of the sacred cow, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of column capitals at the Temple of Hathor, Philae, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Relief carving of offerings being made, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Aerial view over the Birth House and the Coptic Church, at the Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Ptolemy XVI son of Julius Ceasar, with his mother Cleopatra, in presence of deities, reliefs on the south facade, late Plotemaic temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

South facade, reliefs of Ptolemy XVI, son of Julius Caesar, with his mother Cleopatra in presence of deities, Late Ptolemaic, Temple of Hathor, Dendera, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail of Hathors face forming the capitals on the square pillars in the Chapel of Hathor, Hatshepsuts Temple, Deir el Bahri, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Detail from the Chapel of Hathor, where Hathors face forms the capitals on the square pillars, Hatshepsuts Temple, Deir el Bahri, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Temple of Hathor in honour of Nefretare, was moved when Aswan High Dam was built, Abu Simbel, Egypt, North Africa

Seti Receives a Collar
The ruler Seti I, son of Ramses I, receives a collar from the goddess Hathor, a token of divine approval of his kingship

Book of the Dead / 37
God of the underworld, and of vegetation : associated with the mortuary goddess Serket in this painting showing him in a shrine to Hathor as hippopotamus

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Hathor, the ancient Egyptian goddess, holds a significant place in the rich history and mythology of Egypt. From the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor to the Temple in Dendera, her presence is felt throughout North Africa. One cannot ignore her prominence in religious texts such as The Book of the Dead: Heruben Papyrus from 1075 BC. This sacred text reveals insights into the afterlife beliefs and rituals associated with Hathor. The Tomb of Horemheb showcases an exquisite fresco depicting Hathor, emphasizing her role as a protector and guide for souls on their journey to eternity. As one explores Egyptian gods, it becomes evident that Hathor's influence extends beyond mortals' lives. Intricate wall paintings like A garden pool from c1350 BC showcase Hathor's association with beauty and fertility. She represents abundance and joy through this depiction, reminding us of her multifaceted nature. A remarkable relief found at Thebes shows Goddess Hathor offering her necklace to Pharaoh Seth I. This detail highlights not only her divine status but also signifies protection bestowed upon rulers by this benevolent deity. The Menat Talisman symbolizes power and protection attributed to Hathor. It serves as a reminder that she was revered not only by commoners but also by royalty who sought blessings from this mighty goddess. Bas reliefs within the Sanctuary of Horus depict Goddess Hathor alongside God Horus - a testament to their close relationship within Egyptian mythology. Together they represent harmony between feminine nurturing energy (Hathor) and masculine strength (Horus). Ancient artifacts like the painted wooden stela of Neswy further emphasize how deeply ingrained worshiping practices were during ancient times. These objects serve as windows into past civilizations' devotion towards deities like Hathor. Lastly, we cannot overlook Head as cow discovered in Tutankhamun's grave.