Bes

Japanese: ベス(英語表記)Bes
Bes
Ancient Egyptian deity. Originating from Sudan (or Somalia), he became widely worshipped during the Middle Kingdom. He appeased the gods by dancing and playing the harp and drums. He was also the patron deity of marriage and childbirth; in the temple of Deir el-Bahari he is depicted attending the birth of a queen. He was also the deity in charge of makeup and clothing, and of dreams. He was also worshipped as a guardian against evil spirits, harmful animals (such as crocodiles and snakes), and injuries. He is often depicted as a grotesque, small man with a huge head and an animal-like appearance.

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Japanese:
古代エジプトの神。スーダン (またはソマリア) が起源で,中王国時代に広く信仰されるようになった。竪琴や太鼓を奏しながら踊ったりして神々を慰めた。また婚姻や産婦の保護神でもあり,デル・エル・バハリ神殿には,女王の出産に立会う姿が描かれている。化粧や装身を司ったり,夢を司る神でもある。悪霊や有害な動物 (わに,へびなど) ,負傷に対する守護神としても崇拝された。しばしば巨大な頭をもち,動物のような姿をした怪異な小男として表現される。

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