One of the most revered goddesses of ancient Egypt is Hathor. Her power has no equal. The goddess is often identified with many other higher powers due to the variety of abilities that she possesses.
Miracles of divine power
Goddess Hathor was especially revered in ancient times. It was to her that people with various problems addressed and expected her blessings. It symbolized love, beauty, music, dancing, creativity and fertility. Women turned to the great patroness for female wisdom. Even Cleopatra herself repeatedly turned to a divine being for help.
The goddess Hathor, whose photo is shown below, was the daughter of the god Ra and personified the heavens and the power of life.
She stands on the bow of the boat and disperses evil and darkness. In ancient mythology, the goddess occupied the most revered place among equals. She was known as a powerful defender of women and motherhood, the personification of beauty and light. The goddess was revered throughout Egypt and welcomed by dancing and singing. According to popular beliefs, women who bowed their heads in front of the statue and asked for love, got married or got a young man in the same year, and the patroness gave the child to one who suffered from infertility.
Image of Hathor
Oddly enough, but at first the goddess was represented as a divine cow. Myths say that the goddess Hathor, as the sovereign of all living things, could accept any images of wildlife. Over time, images began to change. People depicted a divine being as a cow with curved horns or in the form of a woman with a cow's head. The animal was chosen due to the timing of pregnancy, as in humans and cows this time is almost the same.
Further, the images of the goddess became as close as possible to a person, and only curved horns remained from the cow at Hathor. Between the horns, the goddess has a golden disk Ra, and in her hand, like most goddesses, a papyrus rod. Minat is also present - this is a special object of worship, indicating the feminine. Images of the goddess were applied to musical instruments and charms to protect against evil spirits. Her cult is also associated with many trees and plants, such as the Finnish palm and sycamore. The goddess herself looks slim and attractive, like the personification of love and joy. She was often sung songs using the epithet "golden".
Temple complex
The greatest temple in the history of Egypt, dedicated to the goddess, was built 200 years. The temple was completely excavated only in the 19th century. Until now, scientists are sure that under the massive structure lies another sanctuary, more ancient. The temple has become a real center of life for several historical periods. Inside it is a very spacious hall with 24 columns around the perimeter. At the top of the temple you can see a map of the starry sky.
The underground part of it holds many secrets and unexplored places. Scientists still can not come to a consensus, some are sure that in ancient times there was already electricity and light bulbs, while others are sure that before there were other secrets of lighting. But to imagine that people were in pitch darkness without light sources is simply impossible. According to studies on the walls and ceiling of the temple, no traces of torches were noticed, and on the wall images you can see how people used spherical light sources, which led scientists to various hypotheses. Treasures and attributes for various rites and rituals were also found in the temple.
Worship of the goddess today
Regardless of the circumstances and the change of religious interests, annually worshipers of ancient cults and believers from all over the world come to the temple of the goddess. Basically, to bow to the statue and ask for good luck in a love relationship and preserving the marriage.
Women kneel at the gates of the famous temple, asking them to give them a child. It is believed that the temple of the goddess is a powerful energy source. According to the impressions of people who spent time in the area of the sanctuary, the human body acquires an unknown energy reserve, peace and enlightenment. Miraculous is not only the complex itself, but also the gate next to it. They say that if you take the gates and make a wish, then it will come true. The age of worship of the ancient gods has passed, but the Egyptian goddess Hathor, whose images can be found in the temple, always listens to her admirers and always helps those in need.