To: SunkenCiv
I always thought they got the short end of the stick.
Very little is known about this topic.
5 posted on
12/28/2005 11:14:40 PM PST by
mdittmar
(May God watch over those who serve,and have served, to keep us free.)
To: mdittmar
Actually, no - the Egyptians worshipped a dwarf god who was called "Bes" who was ultimately a protector of children and women in childbirth.
10 posted on
12/29/2005 7:23:36 AM PST by
Alkhin
(He thinks I need keeping in order - Peregrin Took, FOTR)
To: mdittmar
There is a book I have in my personal library called "Magic in Ancient Egypt" and
the author, Geraldine Pinch, discusses Bes quite a bit. The picture on the cover is of Bes, in a blue faience figurine. He was seen as both a comedic and protective figure.
11 posted on
12/29/2005 7:25:38 AM PST by
Alkhin
(He thinks I need keeping in order - Peregrin Took, FOTR)
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