MOTHER LOVE

Magic was invoked right from the moment of conception! Aspiring mothers who had difficulty conceiving were told to spend time in a Bes Chamber within the local temple.

Bes was the god of fertility and birth, usually depicted as a dwarf with long ears, prominent genitals and bow legs!

Women who spent an evening in the Bes Chamber believed it would increase their chances of successful conception. They also wore Bes amulets and tattoos to bring them closer to the god of fertility. These amulets were later used to protect the growing child.