- The first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of Egyptian religion sheds new light on the important role of the goddess Hathor-Sekhmet.

- This accessible study sheds much new light on ancient Egypt and provides a powerful new perspective on women's theology.

- The text is accompanied by nearly 200 striking and unusual illustrations

Drawing from temple art, myths, rituals, and poetry, Hathor Rising is the first book to seriously examine the feminine aspect of the complex Egyptian pantheon and to shed new light on the pivotal place held there by the fiery...