Tag Archives: Bes

God of the home, childbirth, infants, humor, song and dance, have the appearance of a fat bearded dwarf, ugly to the point of being comical. He is often shown sticking out his tongue and holding … Continue reading →

Egyptian dwarf god believed to guard against evil spirits and misfortune. In contrast to the other Egyptian deities, who were usually depicted in profile, Bes was depicted full face. He was shown to be ugly … Continue reading →