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{{Quote|Hathor, goddess of motherhood and joy. She is loved by all in Egypt, from the least to the greatest. Mistress of the West, she welcomes the dead to the afterlife.|[[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] describing Hathor, 48 BCE.|Assassin's Creed: Origins}} | |||
{{Quote|Hathor, goddess of motherhood and joy. She is loved by all in Egypt, from the least to the greatest. Mistress of the West, she welcomes the dead to the afterlife.|[[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]]|Assassin's Creed: Origins}} | |||
[[File:ACO_Hathor_Constellation_Concept_Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of constellation depicting Hathor]] | [[File:ACO_Hathor_Constellation_Concept_Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of constellation depicting Hathor]] | ||
'''Hathor''' is a goddess in ancient [[Egypt]]ian mythology, revered as the deity of music, motherhood, and mirth. She was revered by all and is associated with [[cow]]s, being often depicted crowned with cow horns. | '''Hathor''' is a goddess in ancient [[Egypt]]ian mythology, revered as the deity of music, motherhood, and mirth. She was revered by all and is associated with [[cow]]s, being often depicted crowned with cow horns. | ||
Hathor served as one of the patron god of [[Memphis]], with a [[Temple of Hathor|temple complex]] situated in the southern part of the city. By the 1st century BCE, however, it had largely fallen into decay and became one of the camps for followers of [[Hetepi]]. | Hathor served as one of the patron god of [[Memphis]], with a [[Temple of Hathor|temple complex]] situated in the southern part of the city. By the 1st century BCE, however, it had largely fallen into decay and became one of the camps for followers of [[Hetepi]]. In addition, there was also a [[Hathor Cistern|cistern]] named after Hathor located in the city.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
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ACO Temple of Hathor.jpg|The Temple of Hathor in Memphis | |||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Egyptian deities]] | [[Category:Egyptian deities]] | ||
Revision as of 08:40, 13 October 2024
Hathor is a goddess in ancient Egyptian mythology, revered as the deity of music, motherhood, and mirth. She was revered by all and is associated with cows, being often depicted crowned with cow horns.
Hathor served as one of the patron god of Memphis, with a temple complex situated in the southern part of the city. By the 1st century BCE, however, it had largely fallen into decay and became one of the camps for followers of Hetepi. In addition, there was also a cistern named after Hathor located in the city.[1]
Gallery
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The Temple of Hathor in Memphis
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
References