Hathor's Symbolism
The sistrum rattle, the horns and sundisk headdress, the menat a ritual musical necklace and mirrors were all associated with this Goddess.
Hathor the Egyptian Goddess was a depicted as the winged cow of creation who gave birth to the universe. While there are some depictions of Hathor as a woman with a cow's head, this is mainly found only in the later periods. She was also shown as a woman, falcon, hippopotamus, cobra, and a lioness.
Sacred Animals: Cow, hippopotamus, cobra and lioness.
Sacred Bird: Falcon.
Sacred Plants: Myrtle and sycamore trees.
Greek Equivalent: The Greeks identified her with Aphrodite.
Archetypes of the Egyptian Goddess Hathor
The Mother:
The mother Archetype is a life-giver and the source of nurturing, devotion, patience and unconditional love. The ability to forgive and provide for her children and put them before her self is the essense of a good mother.
In its shadow aspect the mother can be devouring,abusive and abandoning. The shadow mother can also make her children feel guilty about becoming independent and leaving her.
Hathor the Egyptian Goddess is a mother figure because as a solar Deity she brings fertility to the land. This Goddess is also linked to the birth and nursing of infants.
The Lover:
This archetype represents passion and selfless devotion to another person. It also extends to the things that make our hearts sing, like music art or nature.
The shadow aspect is obsessive passion that completely takes over and negatively impacts on your health and self - esteem.
The myths about Hathor her union with the creator made her a patroness of lovers. Hathors festivals were also associated with wild dancing, feasting and drunkeness.
How To Work With These Archetypes
The Mother:
You can have this Archetype without being a biological mother. It represents an overwhelming desire to nurture and grow something and can therefore include projects, plants etc.
You are exhibiting the features of the shadow Mother if you smother your children and are over protective. Encourage independence and allow children to make mistakes but be available to give care and advice when it's needed.
The other shadow Mother is the one that abandons her children, or is so busy that she has no time for nurturing her young.
The Lover:
You may be drawn to this stereotype if you are looking to attract a new lover or to re-ignite the fire in an existing relationship. The lover can also be a useful tool to discover what you are passionate about in life.
On the shadow side you need to ask, whether the amount of energy and time you are putting into relationships, or enthusiasm for projects is excessive? If this continues for too long you are likely to suffer from stress and physical ill health.
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