Gods Flashcards
who is Aha/ Bes?
protective diety/ genius
a dwarf
How is Bes Usually depicted?
face facing front, lionine ears, tongue out, beard shape of a colar, lionine skin, tail/phallus in between legs, hands on thigh and leg bent
What does Aha/Bes usually hold?
knife, hireroglyph “sa”
What does Aha/Bes play as a musician?
harp, flute, tamborine
what is the Kohol Pot of Bes used for and when is it from?
makeup, new kingdom
when does the name Bes start to be used?
21st century onward
crown of 5 feathers on Aha
Helps to date to reign of Amenhotep 3
what else can Bes appear doing?
carrying or breastfeeding a child
what are the functions of Bes?
protects the weak, the small, sleepers, celebrates dance and music
Folding Headrest with Bes-like images
new kingdom
people and mummies slept on it, necks placed on it
protects from insects and malevolent forces
has leonine ears and a crown of 5 feathers
collared beard with its tongue sticking out
What kinds of objects do Bes appear on?
household objects, female objects, bed mirror, etc.
Cycle of the divine birth of king Amenhotep 3
“sa” sign for protection
Bes stands next to Tawaret
Another spell of the dwarf
put on the forehead figurine of a dwarf made of clay to help with pain
Beset mask
worn by midwives to embody Bes
How did Bes protect newborns?
through food, via the feeding cup
