Dendera: Hathor and the Breath of Creation

Located on the west bank of the Nile River, some 60 kms (37 miles) north of Luxor and near the modern town of Qena, Dendera is probably one of the better preserved ancient temples in all of Egypt.

Dedicated to Hathor, the Sacred Cow goddess (neter), who was also seen as the Mother of All, breathing life into all creation, Dendera was also connected with Nut, the goddess (neter) of the starry realms, who gave birth to the sun (Khepri/Ra) every morning, only to absorb him again as darkness falls.

You are invited to step through the sacred gates and explore the temple complex, its outer buildings, learning about its history and much more, before entering the temple itself. 

Follow the sacred processional way through the temple that priesthood would have taken, marvel at the powerful symbolism that covers the walls and ceilings, discovering the deeper meanings once reserved for the initiated.

:: Explore the temple complex in its entirety ~ from the external buildings to the great pronaos hall, before following the sacred processional way from the hidden crypts to the rooftop where sacred rituals once were conducted under the shining stars.

:: Gain a deeper understanding of the ancient Egyptian (Khemit) cosmology that is painted on the ceiling of this temple, and how they explain the Eternal Return in which we all reside.

:: Meet the goddess Hathor along the banks of the Nile River.

:: Understand the sacred alignment of the ancient Egyptian temples.

:: Discover the meanings behind the often misinterpreted images hidden deep within the crypt.

:: Explore the connection between the Seven Hathors and the Pleiades.

:: Undertake guided journey to join with Nut, the goddess (neter) of the skies, and allow yourself to be reborn.

You will also gain a deeper insight into how the ancient Egyptians built their temples so that they were living embodiments of the cosmos, breathing and functioning as the axis between heaven and earth.