Altered States of Consciousness in relation to Hathor

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Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)

Looij, Emma Pauline de (2020)

Altered States of Consciousness in relation to Hathor

Research master thesis | Classics and Ancient Civilizations (research) (MA)

This thesis examines the role of Altered States of Consciousness (ASCs) in relation to the goddess Hathor, as found in Hathoric festivals in the New Kingdom. Theories from the fields of psychology and anthropology are introduced to establish a working definition of ASCs and to give an overview of the terminology in use for ASCs in contexts of religion. Various types of ancient Egyptian sources are discussed, such as myths, hymns, temple and tomb decoration, love poems and dream reports. The sources provide insight into the occurrence of ASCs, their role and their connection to the goddess Hathor.

Altered States of Consciousness