Ancient Egyptian Amulet C. 380 BCE - Tauret - Protector Of Women

Protectoress of women

Goddess of Pregnancy, Childbirth and

Goddess of rebirth

Authentic faience amulet of Tauret, the ancient Egyptian goddess of child birthing and protector of women, children, and the weak. Tauret is a composite goddess with features of a lioness, crocodile, but primarily hippopotamus; all greatly feared but immensely-respected animals in Egyptian beliefs. She is depicted here in a striding pose, with arms at her sides and her gaze affixed in a forward direction