The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Hippopotamus Many small pottery hippos were made. Hippos were bad animals, linked with the evil god Seth, but these comic models were probably toys.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Children and Education