Walters Art Museum (Egyptian) · statue
Horus the Child Standing on Crocodiles
Description
<p>Horus the Child stands on crocodiles and controls snakes, scorpions, an oryx, and a lion. Called a "cippus," this is a magical device believed to ward off poisonous and dangerous animals and to heal those who had been bitten or stung. Liquid would be poured over the "cippus" to absorb the strength of the images and spells and then be drunk by, or poured on, the afflicted.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/22.140' rel='external'>Horus the Child Standing on Crocodiles</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>
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Horus
Cross-references (2)
- Walters-AccNum 22.140 tier-2
- Walters-id 18416 tier-2
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