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Sm. Blue Faience Amulet, The Goddess Tauret

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Description

From NMNH Exhibit Hall "Eternal Life in Ancient Egypt" label for this artifact, 2011: Taweret amulet, 664-30 B.C. Depicted as a hippo with a crocodile tail, Taweret was associated with childbirth. She performed a related role in rebirth of the dead. | 12 Mar 2018 | 1

Connections

Deities Taweret

Cross-references (1)

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