I feel somewhat fascinated by this article, mostly due to the pictures. Look at this: <img alt="" src="https://archaeology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MA25-Esna-Moon-Deities-695x1024.jpg">

I find it fascinating how it’s clearly a man and a woman, despite it being an ancient carving.

Or this one:

<img alt="" src="https://archaeology.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/MA25-Esna-Big-Dipper-Hippo-1024x809.jpg">.

How many centuries old is it? Describe it as a hippopotamus goddess, and most modern humans will be like ‘yeah, that tracks.’