Taweret
Culture & Region
Ancient Egypt
Time Period
c. 2000 BCE onwards (Middle Kingdom popularity)
Domains
Childbirthpregnancyprotectionfertility
Symbols & Animals
Hippopotamus (upright)crocodile backlion pawsankh
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Household shrines (no major temples)
Key Myths & Stories
Terrifying protector of mothers; demon-fighter; household guardian
Related Deities
≈ Eileithyia (Greek childbirth)