This hippo sculpture is from the 12th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. It relates to the goddess Taweret, protector of fertility, if found in a woman's tomb. However, if it is found in a man's it could be a symbol of evil. I thought that was interesting.
Thursday, February 26
Blue Hippo
This hippo sculpture is from the 12th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. It relates to the goddess Taweret, protector of fertility, if found in a woman's tomb. However, if it is found in a man's it could be a symbol of evil. I thought that was interesting.
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