BES

This dwarf is an Egyptian god whose chief function is to act as a protector during childbirth. He wears a lion’s mane and ears and carries a lion’s tail or wears a panther skin, and wields a sword over his head. Clay tablets bearing his image were placed on the crown of the labouring mother if she encountered difficulties. Bes brought good luck to married people and their families, and his image was commonly incorporated into the household where his flourished sword defended all within from attack or threat of scorpions and snakes. He has a merry nature when he is not on watch.