In Egyptian mythology, Hathor is one of the main cattle deities as she is the mother of Horus and Ra and closely associated with the role of royalty and kingship. Hesat is one of Hathor's manifestations, usually portrayed as a white cow representing purity and the milk that she produces to give life to humanity. Other feminine bovine deities include Sekhat-Hor, Mehet-Weryt, and Shedyt. Their masculine counterparts include Apis, Mnevis, Sema-wer, Ageb-wer.
In Egyptian mythology Hathor is one of the main cattle deities as she is the mother of Horus and Ra and closely associated with the role of royalty and kingship Hesat is one of Hathor's manifestations usually portrayed as a white cow representing purity and the milk that she produces to give life to humanity Other feminine bovine deities include Sekhat-Hor Mehet-Weryt and Shedyt Their masculine counterparts include Apis Mnevis Sema-wer Ageb-wer