Bes is an ancient Egyptian god associated with protection, fertility, and childbirth. He is often depicted as a dwarf-like figure with a lion or leopard skin, a beard, and a broad, flat nose. Bes is typically shown with a variety of symbols of protection, such as knives, shields, and musical instruments. Figurines of Bes were commonly placed in homes and tombs as a way to … [Read more...] about Figurine of the God Bes
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Mongolian manuscript from the 19th century
Mongolian manuscript from the 19th century, full of charts and diagrams that astrologers (generally Buddhist monks) would use to calculate the best time to do certain things, such as depart on a trip or remove a dead body from a dwelling: https://t.co/4lJGyynEHR pic.twitter.com/k5s8FGXZ12— Public Domain Review (@PublicDomainRev) July 23, 2022 … [Read more...] about Mongolian manuscript from the 19th century