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William the Hippo!

William the Hippo π“Œ‰π“π“ƒ― is kind of the unofficial mascot of the MET – probably because he’s so cute!

I always liked William because as a kid I was obsessed with the hippo π“Œ‰π“π“ƒ― that was in β€œIt’s a Small World” at Disney World! The first time I ever went to Disney at 4 years old I went with my Nonno and Nonna and I’ll never forget riding β€œIt’s a Small World” together and seeing the hippo π“Œ‰π“π“ƒ―!


William was made in the first part of the 12th Dynasty. In Egypt π“†Žπ“…“π“π“Š–, hippos π“Œ‰π“π“ƒ―π“¦ were both feared and respected π“ˆ™π“†‘π“„…. They were feared because they were one of the most dangerous animals in the Nile Valley 𓇗. However, hippos π“Œ‰π“π“ƒ―π“¦ were also thought to be powerful protectors π“…“π“‚π“Ž‘π“€œ against evil! William has lotus flowers 𓆸π“ͺ painted all over him to associate it with rejuvenation! William is most likely painted blue 𓇅𓆓𓏛 to represent the Nile and rebirth.