Also called Ashtart, Lady of Horses and Chariots.
Their story
Astarte was a Levantine goddess who became popular in Egypt in the New Kingdom, particularly as a warrior on horseback. In the Astarte Papyrus, a fragmentary tale, she is sent to the sea god Yam, who demands tribute from the gods. In The Contendings of Horus and Seth, Neith suggests giving Set two foreign goddesses, Anat and Astarte, as compensation for losing the throne. She was regarded as a daughter of Ra or of Ptah.
Best times to give to them
- before a journey
- evening
What they like being given
- bread
- water
- flowers
- incense
How to honour them
- Ask her for courage and skill, especially when handling animals or vehicles.
How they can help you
- courage
- skill with horses
- protection
Symbols
- horse
- bow and arrows
- Atef crown
This entry covers her role in Egypt; she was also worshipped widely across the Levant.
Sources
- Astarte Papyrus
- The Contendings of Horus and Seth (Papyrus Chester Beatty I)
- Wilkinson, The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
More Egyptian goddesses
- Isis Great of Magic, mother of Horus
- Bastet Protector of the home, lady of joy
- Hathor The Golden One, lady of love and music
- Sekhmet The Powerful One, healer and protector
- Maat Truth, balance and right order
- Nephthys Lady of the House, comforter of the grieving
- Taweret The Great One, guardian of mothers
- Amunet The hidden goddess of the primordial eight