Lament of Hathor: An Egyptian Cow Goddess Speaks on Behalf of Non-Human (and Human) Liberation - 2417

Black & White photos edition (over 100 photos) Samuel Baca-Henry's debut book, Lament of Hathor, offers a unique perspective on animal rights & liberation, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian and adjacent Bronze Age cultural mythologies, archaeology, history, geopolitics, economics, power, oppression, and resistance. The book centers on Hathor, an Egyptian cow goddess associated with motherhood, love, healing, magic, dance, and music. She laments the exploitation of animals, particularly cows. She is joined by cow goddesses/gods, sacred cows, and prophets from several other cultures, religions, and literary traditions (e.g. Kamadhenu, Goshorun, Nanshe, Manu, Zechariah, Amos, Zoroaster, Pythagoras, Asoka, and many more). Baca-Henry's narrative weaves together lamentations, proverbs, historical and literary references, and messages for today and all time. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the interconnectedness of human and animal suffering. The book challenges readers to see the historical roots of human and non-human oppression and an ancient lineage of resistance. Lament of Hathor's unique blend of mythology, history, and social justice themes offers a fresh perspective on animal rights. This book is sold at cost – the lowest amount Amazon allows. _______________ samuel-baca-henry.com samuelhenry@gmail.com IG: @samuel_lament_of_hathor _______________ Goals Bring more and more people worldwide to an ever-more-just relation with non-human animals (as well as other humans). Demonstrate and connect the intertwinings of human and non-human animal exploitation (e.g. resource hoarding/exploitation, war, incarceration, forced birth, patriarchy, genital mutilation, climate change/ecocide, religion, exploitative wet-nursing, etc), thereby awakening advocates and practitioners of animal liberation within those who already advocate for other social justice causes. Uplift and sustain past writers/pastoralists/jurists/oral/cultural traditions who advocated on behalf of non-human animals, in order to: Keep their works alive Honor their struggles Witness and honor the non-human animals who suffered alongside and under these people Demonstrate the millenia-old history of these movements/principles As well as a look back at how we got here. Inspire future people. Speak not just to the present and near future, but people millenia from now. These are durable symbols and stories (many of which existed within traditions in which they were reused for the purposes of their times). Even if something like “animal liberation” ever fully happened, it would need sustaining (and resuscitation, probably). Create a flywheel of fundraising and activist awakening/activating _______________ Support and get involved with grass-roots animal liberation, rights, and welfare organizations in your community and abroad. Egypt Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) ace-egypt.org.uk Animal Welfare of Luxor (AWOL) awol-egypt.org Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals (ESMA) esmaegypt.org Society for the Protection of Animal Rights in Egypt (SPARE) sparelives.org Temple Cats of Philae Island facebook.com/philaetemplecats Sudan Sudan Animal Rescue sudananimalrescue.com Gaza Sulala Society sulalaanimalrescue.com Lebanon Animals Lebanon animalslebanon.org Alyarz Pet Club (APC) apclebanon.org Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA) betalebanon.org
ASIN: B0DF2YV3Y7
VSKU: BVV.B0DF2YV3Y7.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Baca-Henry, Samuel
Binding: Paperback