ARTIFACT.
Published In: Archaeology, 2025, v. 78, n. 2. P. 64 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: LOBELL, JARRETT A. 3 of 3
Abstract
The article in the Archaeology journal discusses the ancient Egyptian deity Bes, who was known for protecting homes, mothers, children, and bringing joy. Archaeologists have recently analyzed a ceramic vessel shaped like Bes' head and found it contained a complex liquid concoction used in a ritual practice. The concoction included plants with psychotropic properties, bodily fluids like breast milk, and a mixture of beer, wine, honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, and licorice. This discovery sheds light on the religious and magical practices of ancient Egyptian civilization. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Archaeology. 2025/03, Vol. 78, Issue 2, p64
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0003-8113
- Accession Number:182375669
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