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Genius Demons of Ancient Egypt: Taweret by Kasia Szpakowska

Genius Demons of Ancient Egypt: Taweret by Kasia Szpakowska

by demonthings | Sep 18, 2013 | Art, Daily Demon

What makes a demon such a genius? It is not that she is so very smart. “Genius” is the term used for a hybrid being who is composed of animal parts. A popular one in Ancient Egypt combined the form of a hippopotamus, lioness (or other big wild feline), and crocodile....

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