Hathor

English

proper noun
Definitions
  • (Egyptian mythology) The goddess of joy, love and motherhood; one of the "Eyes / Daughters of Ra", the consort of Ra/Horus; often depicted as having a cow's head.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἅθωρ.

Origin

Ancient Greek

Ἅθωρ

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