Detail of the Goddess Hathor from one of the schist triad statues of King MenkauRa from the “Valley Temple” next to His Pyramid at Giza, 2551-2523 BCE; now located in the Museum of Fine Arts of Boston

Hathor

Origin: Ancient Egyptian mythology

Combination: human + horns

Classification: Mammal

Other Names: [none]

Associations: sky, music, afterlife

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Hathor is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with love, beauty, joy, and motherhood. She was often depicted as a woman with cow's ears or as a full cow. Hathor was considered a nurturing and benevolent deity, representing feminine power and fertility.

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Hathor was associated with music, dance, and celebration. She was believed to bring happiness and abundance to the lives of her worshippers. Hathor was also connected to the afterlife, acting as a guide and protector of souls in their journey to the realm of the dead.