Hathor (Coptic: Ϩⲁⲑⲱⲣ), also known as Hatour, is the third month of the Coptic calendar. It lies between November 10 and December 9 of the Gregorian calendar. The month of Hathor is also the third month of the Season of 'Akhet' (Inundation) in Ancient Egypt, where the Nile floods cover the land of Egypt.
The name of the month comes from Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of Beauty and Love.
| Preceded by Paopi |
Egyptian Months days: 30 days |
Succeeded by Koiak |
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