Taweret Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 5.1 cm (2 in), Taweret and other closely related goddesses were created from a blending of lion, hippo, crocodile, and human attributes. The three animals were some of the fiercest species found in ancient Egypt and combining their strengths produced a most potent deity and therefore amulet
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Taweret Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–332 B.C, Egypt, Faience, H, 5.1 cm, 2, Taweret, closely related goddesses, created, blending, lion, hippo, crocodile, human attributes, three animals, fiercest species, ancient Egypt, combining, strengths produced, potent deity, amulet
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