Discover the significance of ceramic hippos in ancient Egypt—crafted from blue-green faience, these tomb figures symbolized water, fertility, and protection in the afterlife.

The goddess Taweret was a protector of women and children. Like the Egyptian god Bes, she offered protection to pregnant women.   During the Discoveries team's visit to the Luxor Museum, we saw several small amulets resembling a standing Taweret. It...