God Bes at Dendera Temple
Find a painted,raised relief of Bes near the Roman Gate of Dendera Temple of Hathor. Bes is the Egyptian household god who protected mother and child during childbirth. He is a bow-legged muscular dwarf with a ferocious facial expression. His guardianship role was suited to his appearance, which was supposed to frighten away evil spirits. Bes is a great hit wth kids!