@DemonThings

The realm of ancient Egyptian supernatural beings. Collecting daemons, genii, spirits, monsters, hybrids, ghosts, gremlins and all sorts of liminal beings.

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Today is the final day of #Hedgehog week, so here is another one of our favourite hedgehogs from our collection. It's from ancient Egypt c. 1500 BC, where hedgehogs are thought to have symbolised rebirth 🦔
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The German Renaissance artist Albrecht Durer died #OTD in 1528. His Rhinocerus print had a profound influence on the arts & was widely copied. 🦏It is not an accurate representation, though it was regarded as such throughout Europe into the late 18th c. Print, 1515.
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Fox 2 spotlights UMSL archaeology professor's visit to ancient Egyptian mummy exhibit at Saint Louis Science Center: blogs.umsl.edu/news/2021/04/…

Fox 2 spotlights UMSL archaeology professor's visit to ancient Egyptian mummy exhibit at Saint...

Anne Austin used infrared light technology to study a tattoo with the wording "Pope Pius" in the "Mummies of the World" exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center.

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Our #objectoftheday is this fragment of a faience bowl, of unknown provenance. The decoration features a uraeus (rearing cobra) in front of what appears to be a cabin on a boat - we'd love to hear if people know of examples of Egyptian objects with a similar motif!
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Attention mortals. Try today's awesome featured deity Ilamatecuhtli. godchecker.com/aztec-mytholo… Amen.

ILAMATECUHTLI - the Aztec Goddess of Midwifery (Aztec mythology)

Godchecker guide to Ilamatecuhtli, the Aztec Goddess of Midwifery from Aztec mythology. Old Mother Goddess

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Hello. Bored of your God? Try this one instead. godchecker.com/african-mytho… Spread the good news.

NZAME - the Bantu God of Creation (African mythology)

Godchecker guide to Nzame (also known as Naz), the Bantu God of Creation from African mythology. Creator God and mythological soap star

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Gower Lore@BevJRogers28 Jun 2020
Local canine hero Swansea Jack (1930-1937) saved 27 people from drowning. He is the ONLY dog to have been awarded 2 bronze medals (the canine VC) by the National Canine Defence League. He may have lent his name to the nickname for local people – Swansea Jacks. #Swansea #Wales
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#AllByYourShelf Pick of the Day: "The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated" 📖✨ Learn about the influence, transmission, and lasting cultural impact of the world's first novel from art historians and Genji scholars alike. Read it: met.org/2X2X3Uy #MetPubs
Cover of the publication "The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated"

ALT Cover of the publication "The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated"

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We're excited to be involved in a 27 June Online Market celebrating independent traders & artists from Bristol, Manchester & beyond - in collab. with @hauntMCR & Bristol Goth & Alt Market. visitmanchester.com/ideas-an… @hauntMCR Pic: Grimly Fiendish Crafts, also involved in the market!
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Happy St Dunstan's Day! Especially if you are a blacksmith, an alchemist, a necromancer, or English (BL Add. MS 42130 fol. 54v)
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Gower Lore@BevJRogers18 May 2020
The amazing Museum of Witchcraft and Magic Boscastle, Cornwall #InternationalMuseumDay
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🔥👇🏼🔥👇🏼🔥👇🏼🔥 This is one of *the* BEST animations I've seen in a museum, interpreting some pretty arcane Egyptian texts. Now online, check it out! @BoltonAES @BoltonLMS @trumerz @fuzzyduckcreate
Libs and Museums@BoltonLMS24 Apr 2020
Journey to the afterlife in this animated amduat from the tomb of Thutmose III. Bringing to life the 3450 year old tomb decoration. Watch the full version here: bit.ly/2yEM7T2 Recognise it from your museum visits? Give us a wave! Created by @fuzzyduckcreate
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Today is Old May Eve. Those who stick resolutely to the pre-1752 Old Calender celebrate their Beltane rites today. #folklore
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🚨We need your help! California has joined the growing list of states working to legalize the Recompose process, (also known as human composting). Just follow these simple steps to add your support for a sustainable death care choice in your state! ➡️ recompose.life/ca-support-in…
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Greetings. Today's featured deity is the Native American Trickster God. godchecker.com/native-americ…

COYOTE - the Native American Trickster God (Native American mythology)

Godchecker guide to Coyote (also known as Akba-Atatdia), the Native American Trickster God from Native American mythology. The wily sneaky cheaty pesky Trickster God of the Wild West

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Aakheperure@Aakheperure10 May 2020
This is one of the first designs I ever uploaded to my store, still kinda proud of it. I scribed the papyrus 3-4 times before I was happy with it iirc. My first mask sold. Please use responsibly and thank you for supporting me ❤️😺 rdbl.co/3ckxiUC
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Want to go on an in-depth tour of Magic in the Ancient World? Then take a seat in your favorite chair and fire up your computer, the OI's Magic in the Ancient World tour is live on Google Arts! Click the link to explore: soo.nr/OQ3X
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Ken Griffin@DrKenGriffin5 Apr 2020
Photo from the Dixon archive showing five Bes pots in the Wellcome Collection. Spot @TheEgyptCentre one second from right. Purchased from the MacGregor collection in 1922. Who has the others?
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Being in #lockdown is a very profound reminder of the privilege of working @McrMuseum, with an #Egyptology collection of world-class scope and depth, constantly open to reinterpretation and reevaluation #museumsunlocked
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I've always loved how Middle Kingdom family groups often look like they're #SocialDistanacing before it was cool... Here's a great example @theegyptcentre
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