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Region: Egypt, Africa
Time Period: 300 BC
References in Literature: None
Sources:

Notes:
  • Associated with Childbirth
  • Usually shown in hippo form, but sometimes had a croc’s tail, hippo’s head, and lion’s limbs.
  • Generally well-liked.

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