Tuesday, 30 July 2013

Bes

Appearance:
*Dwarf with lion and human features
*Dwarf wearing the skin of a lion

Bes was the protector of pregnant women, newborn babies and the family. 
The ancient Egyptians also believed that Bes protected against snake and scorpion bites.
Amulets of Bes were popular at all levels of Egyptian society.


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