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Bes

In Egyptian mythology, Bes was a hideously ugly dwarf god who guarded against evil spirits and misfortune. He was the protector of the pharaohs and a god of children, women in labor (he aided Taweret), pleasure, music and dance. He was feminized in the form of Beset.

In art, he was portrayed ithyphallic with a long tongue, bow legs and some feline parts.

Alternative: Bisu


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