News — Hathor

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 sometimes as a lioness-headed figure. Hathor is associated with love, beauty, music, dance, fertility, and motherhood. She was also considered a goddess of joy, celebration, and feminine power. Hathor was often depicted as a nurturing and protective deity, particularly in her role as the divine mother who cared for the deceased in the afterlife. She was sometimes called the "Lady of the West"...

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 religion. The temple is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and is known for its remarkable Greco-Roman architecture. The temple served as a center for the worship of Hathor and was also dedicated to her son, Ihy, and her husband, Horus. The temple complex features a birth house with reliefs on the exterior walls that portray the birth and childhood of...