Door shaped funerary stele of a priestess of the Goddess Hathor

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Hathor embodies the essence of joy, feminine love, and motherhood as an Ancient Egyptian goddess. She was a prominent deity throughout Ancient Egypt's history, revered by both royalty and common folk alike. In ancient tomb paintings, she is frequently portrayed as "Mistress of the West," guiding the deceased into their next life with open arms. As a multifaceted goddess, Hathor also symbolized music, dance, foreign lands, and fertility, while her association with childbirth made her a trusted ally for women in labor. Given her dual representation of birth and death as doorway guardians, it's no surprise that an image of her priestess taking the door holds deep significance.