Amulets of Animals

 

The baboon is a symbol of Thoth and associated with the moon.

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The cat is associated with the goddess Bastet. She is sometimes shown with kittens, thus representing fertility.

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Sometimes it is difficult to tell if an amulet shows a cat or lioness, as here

The cow is a symbol of the goddess Hathor

Bull’s head amulets seem to have been used as offerings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An amulet of a hippopotamus goddess, perhaps Taweret.