Hathor statues show petal-shaped ears contradicting traditional descriptions

Hathor statues show petal-shaped ears contradicting traditional descriptions. Hathor statues feature petal-shaped ears rather than traditional 'cow ears' Statues have elongated eyes, nice nose, and triangular face shapes Many statue heads and faces are deliberately missing

Unusual Hathor statues found at the Temple of Mut: petal-shaped ears instead of traditional 'cow ears.' Features include elongated eyes, elegant noses, triangular faces, hair around the sides, skinny necks, and crowns on top.

Key Facts

• Hathor statues feature petal-shaped ears rather than traditional 'cow ears'
• Statues have elongated eyes, nice nose, and triangular face shapes
• Many statue heads and faces are deliberately missing
• Black basalt Sekhmet statues are the primary statuary at the site
• Hathor is depicted with hair around the sides, skinny neck, and crown on top

Related site: Temple of Mut — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.

Source: The Flower of Life at Karnak | 700 Sekhmet Statues by Earth Explorer