archaicwonder:Egyptian Amethyst Amulet of Taueret, Late Period, 664-332 BCThe pregnant hippopotamus
archaicwonder:Egyptian Amethyst Amulet of Taueret, Late Period, 664-332 BCThe pregnant hippopotamus goddess standing with her hands cradling her stomach, the details of her facial features incised, on an integral base with suspension loop at the back. Taueret was the protective ancient Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility. -- source link