As far back as we can see, Hathor is a cow, and Horus a hawk, and Anubis a jackal. |
The carved head that is on the handle of the sistrum, is Hathor, the goddess of music. |
The lady of Byblos placed the cow's horns upon her head from the moment she became identified with Hathor. |
The example shown in Fig. 69 is taken from the speos of Hathor at Ipsamboul. |
Women were great musicians, playing on many instruments, especially the sistrum, sacred to the goddess Hathor. |
Hathor was the daughter of these waters, as Aphrodite was sprung from the sea-foam. |