Hathor Sistrum "celtic The spiral symbolizes the vital

The spiral symbolizes the vital magic of life

and along with Athena brought civilizing arts to mankind

Like Willendorf

both deathless gods and men who walk  on earth

the ones that seemed to have moved me

Hathor Sistrum "celtic The spiral symbolizes the vitalMother of the Gods. The sistrum's metallic ringing has been cleansing and purifying sacred space for thousands of years. The heavenly womb, Hathor brought forth in primeval time herself, never having been created. She is older than the earliest Egyptian dynasties. Her temples served as birthing rooms, decorated with images of the seven frame drum and sistrum playing Hathors who brought blessed souls to newborns. These deities conferred their