Ancient Egyptian Goddess Hathor statue , Goddess of sky and fertility , handmade statuette representing Egyptian art , can be used as a home decor antique

Ancient Egyptian HATHOR goddess as a cow with the beautiful hand made Egyptian touching

Hathor is the goddess of the sky, love, beauty, money, happiness, music, and fertility.

Hathor, in ancient Egyptian religion, goddess of the sky, of women, and of fertility and love. Hathor’s worship originated in early dynastic times (3rd millennium bce). The name Hathor means “estate of Horus” and may not be her original name.

Hathor the cow goddess is among the most famous goddesses worshiped in the ancient Egyptian era. Also referred as “the great one of many names,” Hathor had many titles that made her very important in every sphere of ancient Egyptian life from birth until death. Her worship was widespread in the pre-dynastic era as her name was found on the Narmer palette. Hathor was also known as the goddess of motherhood, joy, and love. The goddess was also known to be the protectress of pregnant women and a midwife. Hathor was also known as the goddess of music and dancing, and in this form she was represented by the symbol of the sistrum which is an ancient Egyptian instrument. Hathor was also linked with the inundation of Nile and sometimes credited as being the goddess of moisture and fertility.X

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Heavy Black Stone