Bes, Museo Barracco
Bes was the protector of households, women, and children. He was invoked to protect women in childbirth by warding off evil. Bes was usually depicted as a dwarf in statues and protective amulets. Pictured: Statue of Bes. Roman Egypt, 1st century CE. (Museo Barracco)
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