Trident and Tales

Ancient Egyptian stela (painted sandstone), depicting a priest named Siamun and a woman named Tanuy worshiping Anubis. Siamun holds up his hands in the traditional posture of adoration, greeting Anubis, who sits enthroned and holding the was-scepter (a symbol of power and control, especially over the forces of chaos and the desert). The cartouche at right identifies the reigning pharaoh as Menkheperure, the throne name of Thutmose IV (r. ca. 1400-1390 BCE, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom).

An Egyptian limestone pair statue of the royal acquaintances Nebeday and Mrs-Sat,

The hieroglyphic inscription identifies the couple and their son, Meh-er-nefer, who is recorded as the dedicant of the monument in honour of his parents. 

Mes-sat puts her arms around him in a loving embrace

Old Kingdom, mid- to late 5th dynasty, circa 2400-2300 B.C.

24⅜ in (61.8 cm) high.

But Carthage was much more than a foil for the Romans. It was a fascinating civilization, but, thanks to the Roman destruction, we can only get glimpses of their gods:

Their writing:

And their culture:

Much more about what we know (and don't know) about Carthage here:

Deep Tripod Bowl

Predynastic Period, Naqada I, ca. 3800-3500 BC.