Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is one of history's most famous figures. Cleopatra was born in 69 BC in Alexandria, Egypt. She was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty, which was...

Delve into the mythology of Hathor (Het-Heru)—a central deity embodying love, joy, beauty, music, fertility, and motherhood. Often shown as a cow-headed woman or lioness, Hathor nurtures and protects, especially in the afterlife. Learn about her worship, her...

The Dendera Temple complex is located in Dendera, Egypt. It is an ancient site that primarily features the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, beauty, music, and motherhood in ancient Egyptian...

Egyptian Bes is a deity from ancient Egyptian mythology. He is often depicted as a dwarf with a lion-like mane, sticking out his tongue, and displaying other grotesque features. Bes was considered a protector deity, associated with households,...

On a recent visit to Egypt, we visited the Hathor Temple in Dendera. On the roof of the temple, there is a small open-air room. The small room was a chapel dedicated to Osiris. When you walk inside...