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To: NotQuiteCricket

Bes was the common ancient Egyptians’ household deity. During the New Kingdom, and Late Kingdom particularly during Roman times, that the images and uses became larger and more commonplace.


25 posted on 11/17/2024 6:08:28 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Ah, thank you. I did an intranet search and now see why Bes was not included in books I have read.
He is one of those.... Male prosperity gods that was not spoken of in polite company.


34 posted on 11/17/2024 6:59:07 AM PST by NotQuiteCricket (~Not sure what the current thing(tm) is today...)
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