Bes : demon God, protector of Egypt /

Bes : demon God, protector of Egypt /

"The demon god Bes was above all a protector of Egypt, as manifested in a variety of ways over the ages. This publication takes a closer look at the themes of the exhibition Bes. Demon God - Protector of Egypt. Who was Bes? What role did he play in sexuality, as a musician or alongside other go...

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Other Authors: Bagh, Tine (Editor), Manniche, Lise (Editor), Podemann Sørensen, Jørgen (Contributor), Garner, Glen. (Translator)

Format: Book

Language: English

Published: [Copenhagen] : Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, 2021.

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Sculpture, Egyptian > Exhibitions.
Art, Ancient > Egypt > Exhibitions.
Bes (Egyptian deity) > Art > Exhibitions.
Egypt > Religion.
Nubia > Religion.
Exhibition catalogs

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Call Number: NB75 .B478 2021

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Summary:"The demon god Bes was above all a protector of Egypt, as manifested in a variety of ways over the ages. This publication takes a closer look at the themes of the exhibition Bes. Demon God - Protector of Egypt. Who was Bes? What role did he play in sexuality, as a musician or alongside other gods? And why was he so popular in Nubia, Egypt's southern neighbour? Exhibition: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark (20.05 - 31.10.2021)"-- Back cover.
Item Description:Catalogue of an exhibition held at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, May 20-October 31, 2021.
Physical Description:127 pages : many illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 127).
ISBN:9788774523772