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Meaning of bes by Danilo Enrique Noreña Benítez




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It is the name of an Egyptian God, who protected from snake bites. He was depicted as a dwarf, bearded genius. He was also protective of pregnant women, homes, and children. In his honour Ibiza, the island of the Spanish Balearic Archipelago, is named after him which means Island of Bes, island where there are no snakes. An ancient unit of weight measurement, which was equivalent to half a pound or 8 ounces.

  

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