Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · figurine
Amulet of the Goddess Taweret
Description
<p>Taweret, the "Great [female] One," was represented as a pregnant hippopotamus with lion paws and a crocodile tail. She was one of the most popular protective deities of ancient Egypt, being responsible for pregnant women and small children.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.1555' rel='external'>Amulet of the Goddess Taweret</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
Connections
Deities
Taweret
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 48.1555 tier-2
- Walters-id 11051 tier-2
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