Egyptian mythology
Menat Necklace
A heavy beaded collar sacred to Hathor, rattled as a percussion instrument and believed to channel divine protection and fertility.
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- The Distant Goddess
The menat was a heavy beaded collar sacred to Hathor, with a counterweight hanging down the back. Her priestesses held it in the hand and rattled it like a percussion instrument, beside the sistrum, and it was believed to channel the goddess's protection, fertility and rebirth; holding it out to someone passed on her blessing.
It belonged above all to Hathor but also served the cults of Mut and Bastet, and Isis bore it in Hathor's guise. In the Story of Sinuhe, the king's daughters bring their menats and sistra to soften his heart. Music of this kind, with sistra and drums, welcomes Hathor home in The Distant Goddess.
Quick questions
What is Menat Necklace?
A heavy beaded collar sacred to Hathor, rattled as a percussion instrument and believed to channel divine protection and fertility.
Which mythology does Menat Necklace belong to?
Menat Necklace belongs to Egyptian mythology.
Who owns Menat Necklace?
Owners of Menat Necklace in the myths: Bastet, Hathor, and Mut.
Who wields Menat Necklace?
In the myths, Isis wields Menat Necklace.
Which myths feature Menat Necklace?
The myth that features Menat Necklace is “The Distant Goddess”.
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