Revealing the Role of the Deity sA @wt @r

Abstract

Most of the main gods and goddesses in Ancient Egypt were assisted by legions of guardian deities, among these guardians were the Agathodaemons, to whom sA @wt @r “Son of Hathor” belonged. While the term “Agathodaemon” lacks a precise equivalent within Ancient Egyptian terminology, it commonly conveys the notion of a protective deity or benevolent spirit. The Agathodaemon cult first flourished in Egypt in the Ptolemaic Period. sA @wt @r , emerges as a beneficent agathodaemon within the Graeco-Roman theology in Egypt. His appellation, which translates to “the son of Hathor” underscores his close association with the goddess Hathor, particularly highlighting his maternal lineage. His venomous nature ensures the protection of the goddess Hathor and her temple