Egyptian Hippopotamus Statue

Egyptian Hippopotamus StatueThe body is engraved with lotuses. These river plants depict the marshes in which the animal lived, but at the same time their flowers also symbolize regeneration and rebirth as they close every night and open again in the morning. The seemingly benign appearance that this figurine presents is deceptive. To the ancient Egyptians, the hippopotamus was one of the most dangerous animals in their world. The huge creatures were a hazard for small fishing

space was a luxury reserved for the elite

and truth represented as a young woman

it is often said that once a dragon finds its treasure

Caesar was a politician and general of the late Roman republic

a guardian presence that watches over the threshold

his death at Thermopylae was seen as a heroic sacrifice because he sent most of his army away when he realized that the Persians had outmaneuvered him

This mask captures her dual nature

While He is recognized most often through his connection to animals and our own deeply buried

Ancient Egyptian Dendera Zodiac Astrology Papyrus depicting Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20) with customizable cartouche

Supporting the zodiac is the god Horus (8 times) and 4 female goddesses

you or your comrades here

Horus represents the 4 directions