Goddess Hathor in temple of Egyptian officials and priests

 Goddess Hathor in temple of Egyptian officials and priests

In the Valley of the Kings, particularly in the tomb of Horemheb she appears as a patron deity guiding souls to the afterlife. Prominent depictions in the tomb of Seti I of Horemheb and the shrine of Thutmose III highlight her role in ensuring resurrection Hathor served as a royal nurse portrayed caring for the king to ensure his divine status in the afterlife. Known as the "Queen of the West" and guardian of the tombs of Thebes Hathor was responsible for the security and provision of food for the deceased Colored bas-reliefs in these royal tombs depict Hathor welcoming the pharaoh.

Statues and bas-reliefs such as those found at the shrine of Thutmose III at Deir el-Bahari show Hathor in the form of a cow sometimes depicted nursing or protecting Pharaoh Amenhotep II. Her depictions often feature her distinctive headdress a solar disc flanked by cow horns. Sometimes depicted with a red headband or the cobra Uraeus Hathor the goddess of the Nile's azure jewels is featured in some of the most beautifully preserved temples in Egypt.

In Egyptian royal tombs the goddess Hathor served as a protector guide and nurturer of deceased kings Her enduring role in Egyptian mythology as a goddess of happiness love and protection is evident in important paintings and statues of Hathor in royal contexts such as those in the tomb of Horemheb circa 1323–1295 BC. sometimes showing her breastfeeding or protecting Pharaoh Amenhotep II and as a priestess of Hathor. The tomb of Hetpet, discovered near Giza contains well-preserved vibrant paintings depicting daily life and rituals dedicated to this goddess.