household deity

A household deity is a deity or spirit that protects the home, looking after the entire household or certain key members.The Lares and Penates of Ancient Rome are perhaps the best-known example of household gods, but many others existed. The hippo-headed Tawaret was a popular element of ancient Egyptian mythology; she was considered to be the protector of women during pregnancy and childbirth. Bes was another popular Egyptian household god, whose duties included killing snakes, protecting children, encouraging fertility, and assisting Tawaret in childbirth.
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