Taweret Collection

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The hippopotamus goddess, she is a likeable and benevolent creature who protects women during pregnancy and in childbirth

Figure of Taweret, New Kingdom (1600-1081 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figure of Taweret, New Kingdom (1600-1081 BCE)

Figurine of the Pregnant Hippo Goddess Taweret, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Pregnant Hippo Goddess Taweret, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Scarab With Depiction of the Hippo Goddess Taweret, Egypt, probably 18th - 20th Dynasty 1569 - 108.. Creator: Unknown
Scarab With Depiction of the Hippo Goddess Taweret (image 2 of 2), Egypt, probably 18th - 20th Dynasty (1569 - 1081 BCE)

Ring: Figure of Tawaret (Thoeris), with sa (protection) sign, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1390 BCE)

Ring: Figure of Tawaret (Thoeris), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1390 BCE)

Amulet of the Goddess Tawaret (Thoeris) in Profile, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18-20 (about 1550-1069 BCE)

Amulet of the Goddess Tawaret (Thoeris), Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1295 BCE)

Amulet of Taweret, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Akhenaten (about 1352-1336 BCE)

Funerary bedhead in the form of the goddess Tueris, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c
XZL149484 Funerary bedhead in the form of the goddess Tueris, from the tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-52 BC) New Kingdom (gilded wood) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC)

Taueret, the Hippopotamus goddess, probably Late Period, c
AMQ110415 Taueret, the Hippopotamus goddess, probably Late Period, c.664-332 BC (faience glazed earthenware) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian

Detail from a Book of the Dead papyrus, Egyptian Museum, Cairo. The hippopotamus goddess of childbirth Taweret is visible in the top left

Taweret (or Theoris), Hippo Goddess.The function of this hippopotamus statuette, placed near the mummy, was therefore to prefigure rebirth in the afterlife through the power of imitation

Blue Faience Statuettes of the God Ra, the Goddess Isis and the Goddess Taweret 1260 B. C
Blue Faience Statuettes of the God Ra, the Goddess Isis and the Goddess Taweret 1260 B.C. Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceramic amulets depicting deities Taweret, Horus, Thoth, Maat, Sekhmet, Bes. Late Period
Egyptian civilization, Late Period. Ceramic amulets depicting deities Taweret, Horus, Thoth, Maat, Sekhmet, Bes

Wooden statuette depicting goddess Taweret with face of Queen Teie
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Wooden statuette depicting the goddess Taweret with the face of Queen Teie. Head with a tripartite wig and Uraeus on the forehead

Carved stele representing the goddess Meretseger, with female body and snake head, followed by goddess Taweret, twentieth dynasty, limestone 12th-11th Century B.C

Amulets of deities Hathor and Taweret, and statuette of Isis nursing infant Horus
Egyptian civilization, Late Period - Amulets of deities Hathor and Taweret, and statuette of Isis nursing infant Horus

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Taweret, the powerful goddess of ancient Egypt, was revered for her role in protecting women during childbirth and warding off evil spirits. With the head of a hippopotamus, the body of a lioness, and the tail of a crocodile, she embodied both ferocity and maternal instincts. Intricate rings adorned with Taweret's figure were worn as symbols of protection. The sa sign engraved on these rings further emphasized her role as a guardian deity. These artifacts date back to the New Kingdom period, around 1390 BCE. Amulets featuring they were also widely popular during this time. Carved in profile or full form, they served as talismans against malevolent forces. Women would wear them close to their bodies for added security and blessings from this divine protector. One such amulet can be traced back to Akhenaten's reign during Dynasty 18. It showcases Taweret standing tall with her distinctive features prominently displayed. This artifact highlights how deeply ingrained she was within Egyptian religious beliefs. Even in death, Taweret continued to watch over those who passed into the afterlife. A funerary bedhead found in Tutankhamun's tomb depicted her form intricately carved into wood—a testament to her enduring significance throughout history. Her presence extended beyond physical representations; she played an essential role in spiritual practices too. In Book of the Dead papyri discovered at various archaeological sites across Egypt, detailed illustrations featured Taweret guiding souls through perilous journeys towards eternal life. Known by different names like Thoeris or Theoris depending on regional variations, Taweret remained synonymous with protection and fertility throughout Egyptian mythology. Her hybrid appearance symbolized strength while embodying qualities associated with motherhood—an embodiment that resonated deeply within ancient Egyptian society.