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Much like cats, crocodiles, and lions, the hippopotamus was a revered animal in ancient Egyptian culture, as it represents fertility and strength, while simultaneously being feared for the danger it posed to those living along the Nile. Among ancient Egypt's many hippopotamus figures and drawings, the small blue hippopotamus figurine of “William the Hippo” stands out for its turquoise blue hues and is famous worldwide. William the Hippo The figurine, dating back to the Middle Kingdom, around 1961–1878 BCE, during…
