Egyptian Birth God

In ancient Egyptian religion, the concept of an Egyptian birth god, or deity associated with childbirth and fertility, is embodied by several figures, with the most prominent being Taueret (also spelled Taweret or Thoeris). Taueret is a protective goddess often depicted as a composite creature with the body of a pregnant hippopotamus, the legs of a lioness, and the tail of a crocodile, symbolizing her fierce protective nature. She was believed to guard pregnant women and children, ensuring safe childbirth and warding off evil spirits. The name Taueret translates to "She Who is Great" or "The Great One" in Egyptian, and her role was crucial in the religious and cultural context of ancient Egypt, where fertility and the continuation of life were highly valued. In Hebrew, the term for an Egyptian birth god might be translated as אלוהי לידה מצרי (Elohei Lida Mitzri). Other relevant translations include Gott der Geburt im alten Ägypten in German and Dios egipcio del nacimiento in Spanish.