Bes-Pantheos as Polymorphic Deity and Atum as Serpent Deity

This ancient Egyptian magical papyrus contains spells against snakes and scorpions for the protection of women and children at night. Seen here are Bes-Pantheos as polymorphic peity and Atum as serpent deity. The firebrands surrounding Bes-Pantheos represent destructive forces directed at those approaching.

7th-6th century B.C.E., Egypt
Dimensions of the entire papyrus: 12.5 × 235.5 cm).
Location: Brooklyn Museum, 47.218.156a-d

Scene from a Magical Papyrus, 664-525 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink. Dimensions: 4 15/16 × 92 11/16 in. (12.5 × 235.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 47.218.156a-d.Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour. Photo: Brooklyn Museum.
Scene from a Magical Papyrus, 664-525 B.C.E. Papyrus, ink. Dimensions: 4 15/16 × 92 11/16 in. (12.5 × 235.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 47.218.156a-d. Bequest of Theodora Wilbour from the collection of her father, Charles Edwin Wilbour. Photo: Brooklyn Museum.