Hathor
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| - | The '''fertility goddesses''' are the [[female]] [[deities]] to watch over and promote [[fertility]], [[pregnancy]], and [[birth]] in many [[Polytheism|polytheistic]] cultures. In some cases these deities were directly associated with [[sexual intercourse|sex]], and in others they simply embodied related attributes. Some examples include [[Aphrodite]] in [[ancient Greece]], [[Hathor]] in [[ancient Egypt]], the [[Teutonic]] goddess [[Freyja]], and [[Brigit]] in [[Ireland]]. Fertility gods are also present in many other cultures. | + | '''Hathor''' , (Hwt Hr [[Egyptian language|Egyptian]] for ''[[Horus]]'s enclosure''), was an [[Ancient Egyptian]] goddess who personified the principles of feminine love, motherhood and joy. |
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Hathor , (Hwt Hr Egyptian for Horus's enclosure), was an Ancient Egyptian goddess who personified the principles of feminine love, motherhood and joy.
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