Bes
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AKA | Beset, Aha |
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Gender | Male,Female ⚧ |
Bes is an ancient Egyptian god. The sigil shown is referenced in the Dictionary of Occult, Hermetic and Alchemical Sigils which cites it from Signs and Symbols Illustrated and Explained, where it's stated to be an Egyptian symbol of "devil". This connection may arise from Bes' image informing part of the design of the Christian Devil,[1] as certain reliefs bearing his image show a strong resemblance. Potentially related is the Chinese character 鬼 which can mean ghost, demon, terrible, damnable, clever, sinister plot, or a suffix denoting a vice.
References
- ↑ Sooke, Alastair (October 21, 2014). How the Devil Got His Looks.