Taweret was an ancient Egyptian patron of childbirth and a protector of women and children. She was considered to be a ferocious demon as well as a protective and nurturing deity. She was associated with the lion, the crocodile, and the hippo; all animals that were feared by the Egyptians but also highly respected.

Hippos are actually responsible for more human fatalities in Africa than lions or tigers or cheetahs or ostriches or anything else, so if you want someone watching over you Tawaret is a good place to start. In this piece, she is seen devouring stars in the sky.