Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh and Her Legacy
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...
Hathor: The Egyptian Goddess of Love and Joy
Hathor (also known as Het-Heru) is a goddess from ancient Egyptian mythology, considered one of the most important and versatile deities in the pantheon. She is often depicted as a woman with the head of a cow or...
Exploring the Enchanting Ceilings of Dendera Temple of Hathor
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 Deity Bes: The Protector to Mothers & Children
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,...
Egyptian Travel: The Zodiac in the Dendera Temple to Hathor
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...