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Taweret

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Hippopotamus goddess of childbirth, fertility, and protection of mothers

Detailed Definition
Taweret, with lion paws and crocodile tail, warded off evil during pregnancy and birth. She was a household protector. In poetry, she symbolizes maternal ferocity, the nurturing power of the wild, and the guardian of new life—frequently used in protective or celebratory verse on birth and safety.
Example
Example in poetry:
A protective poem: "Taweret, hippopotamus goddess, guards women in childbirth"; In household verse: "Amulets of Taweret hang in nurseries, warding off evil spirits"; Another line: "With crocodile tail and lion paws, Taweret combines protective powers"; A symbolic use: "My nurturing is Taweret—fierce, maternal, life-preserving"; In lyrical tone: "Moonlight catches Taweret’s belly, swollen with promise"; A devotional poem: "O Taweret, shield my loved ones in their most vulnerable hours".
Additional Notes
Taweret is a hippopotamus goddess of childbirth and protection, depicted with lion limbs and crocodile tail—she wards off evil during vulnerable moments—poets can use Taweret to explore maternal ferocity, the monstrous as protector, or the hybrid body as sacred defense.
Also Known As
Taweret the Hippopotamus Goddess Thoueris
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