Bes the Dwarf God Dancing and Making Noise to Scare Away Evil Spirits During Childbirth
Bes is a grotesque but benevolent dwarf deity in Egyptian mythology who protects the household and mothers during labor. By dancing, drumming, and shaking a sistrum, he scares away malevolent spirits that threaten newborns. His presence was particularly revered in domestic spaces like Deir el-Medina, where his image adorned beds and walls.