Hathor

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Hathor
TitleDivine Cow goddess
Cult CenterDenderah
GenderFemale - Cow
Patron - DominionMusic, women. love. joy and sex
Dedicated templesDenderah temple
Abu Simbel Small temple
AppearanceWoman with the ears of cow
Cow
Woman with horns and sun disk
  • Hathor represents the feminine principle, as reflected in several of her symbols
  • Hathor personifies the soft aspects of the female forms in contrast with Sekhmet
  • The Denderah temple was a center for healing, with a hospital/sanatorium on-site
  • Great Royal Queens were sometimes depicted as Hathor
  • Page last updated: 15 Feb 2008
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