(a)(b)Figure 5.10 Representations of Egyptian tree goddesses. A. Funerary painting of the tree
goddess Hathor emerging from a sycamore to pour a libation for the deceased. B. Shabti box
showing two sons of Horus receiving a libation from the tree goddess. C. The deceased receives a
libation from the tree goddess. D. The deceased and her ba (human- headed bird representing the
spirit of the deceased) receiving a libation from the goddess Nut, ca. 1250 bce.
A is from Antelme, R. S., and S. Rossini (2001). Sacred Sexuality in Ancient Egypt, J. Graham, Trans., Inner
Traditions, p. 90. B– D are from the British Museum.