Bes

The dwarf god of protection of pregnant women, newborn infants, and families.Bes would scare the demons away during birth by dancing around the room, shaking his rattle, and yelling. Bes would stay by the baby after birth and, when s/he laughs for no reason, the Egyptians believe that Bes is in the room making funny faces.

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Egyptian Gods and Goddesses

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