Bes
Subtitle: demon god, protector of Egypt
By: Tine Bagh and Lise Manniche (eds.) ; contributions by Jørgen Podemann Sørensen [and 4 others]; translations Glen Garner
Contributors: Ny Carlsberg glyptotek
Publisher: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Published: 2021
Place of publication: [Copenhagen, Denmark]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9788774523772
Subjects: Egyptian Sculpture; Exhibitions
Other titles: Demon god :
Description: The demon god Bes was above all a protector of Egypt, as manifested in a variety of ways over the ages. This publication takes a closer look at the themes of the exhibition Bes. Demon God - Protector of Egypt. Who was Bes? What role did he play in sexuality, as a musician or alongside other gods? And why was he so popular in Nubia, Egypt's southern neighbour? Exhibition: Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, Denmark (20.05 - 31.10.2021)
Notes: Catalogue of an exhibition held at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen, May 20-October 31, 2021

Includes bibliographical references (page 127)