- Bes - World History Encyclopedia
Bes is the ancient Egyptian god of childbirth, fertility, sexuality, humor, and war, but served primarily as a protector god of pregnant women and children He is regularly depicted as a dwarf with large ears, long-haired and bearded, with prominent genitals, and bow-legged
- Bes | Protector, Trickster, Dwarf | Britannica
Bes, a minor god of ancient Egypt, represented as a dwarf with large head, goggle eyes, protruding tongue, bowlegs, bushy tail, and usually a crown of feathers The name Bes is now used to designate a group of deities of similar appearance with a wide variety of ancient names
- Bes in Ancient Egyptian Religion and Mythology
Bes (also spelled Bisu) was a deity in ancient Egyptian religion known for his role as a household protector Unlike the grand gods associated with the heavens, kingship, or major temples, Bes had a more personal and intimate role in daily life
- Bes - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bes was the ancient Egyptian god of protection of pregnant women, newborn babies and the family He was a dwarf wearing a lion's skin Bes does not look like he is Egyptian He is like gods found in other parts of Africa
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- Bes - Explore Deities of Ancient Egypt - Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
Bes was a widely worshipped deity in ancient Egypt and was believed to be the deity of music, merriment, and childbirth As such, Bes was thought to be a protector of children, and depictions of him were frequently seen in the bedrooms of ancient Egyptian households
- The Myth of the God Bes in Egyptian Mythology
Bes was a deity in Egyptian mythology known for his unique appearance as a dwarf with leonine features He was the protector of households, women in labor, and newborns, associated with music, dance, and fertility
- Bes Facts - bespress-2
Facts about Bes, ancient Egypt’s pint-sized hero … Easily recognized by his gnome-like stature, curly beard, feathered crown, and perpetually protruding tongue, Bes was a unique and popular member of the ancient Egyptian pantheon
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