"Sacred sounds pour forth blessings and open a path throughout nature straight to the Divine" Thoth
Hathor, is the goddess of music and transformation in ancient Egypt.
She is also known as the goddess of motherhood, joy and love. From the earliest times, she was always associated with women's health in body and mind. Also associated with Aphrodite by the Greeks and with Venus by the Romans.
The sistrum is her musical instrument which she used to drive evil from the land and inspire goodness.
Referred as "the great one of many names", she had many titles which made her very important in every sphere of ancient Egyptian life from birth until death. One of the most worshiped goddesses in ancient Egypt (by both men and women).
"The sky and its stars make music to you
The sun and the moon praise you
The gods sing to you."
Hymn to Hathor at Denderah, Egypt
The gods sing to you."
Hymn to Hathor at Denderah, Egypt
Her figure is found in many ancient myths, religions and traditions. She is the ancient Vac (Hindu Goddess), mother of the Vedas: Vac, Vaca, Voc, Voz, Voice. Logos in Ancient Greece. Mama Killa, Pachamama for the indigenous people of the Andes in South America. Ana, Danu/Dana in Celtic Ireland.
As told in Vedas. "Truth is one, the sages speak of it by many names." Rig Veda Samhita 1.164. 46
The Seven Hathor, at Denderah, Egypt
Hathor
The nursing cow goddess
Denderah, Egypt
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Fenix, a state of mind.
Tibetan Singing Bowl
She is the patron goddess of joy, celebration, and love and was associated with Aphrodite by the Greeks and with Venus by the Romans.
Source:
The Egyptian Book of the Dead, E.A. Wallis Budge
Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt, Jan Assmann
The Hermetica, philosophical texts.
Ancient.eu