Depiction of the god Bes. Ptolemaic Period (304-30 BC). Bes was one of the most popular deities in ancient Egypt. His figure tends to appear in contexts related to sexual activity. Likewise, his role as a protector was also aimed at women in childbirth, newborns and children.
Depiction of the god Bes. Ptolemaic Period (304-30 BC). Bes was one of the most popular deities in ancient Egypt. His figure tends to appear in contexts related to sexual activity. Likewise, his role as a protector was also aimed at women in childbirth, newborns and children.
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