Fox

The Fox in Ancient Egypt


 * Egyptian Name:**

//Zab//


 * Hieroglyphics:**



The ancient Egyptians were familiar with several species of foxes, such as the Egyptian Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes aegyptia), Ruppell's Fox, Blanford's Fox, and the Fennec Fox. Foxes were occasionally depicted in hunting scenes, and skins were a tribute item from Nubia. The hieroglyphic of three tied fox tails or skins meant "birth," "opening," and "doorway."

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