U+130E3 "𓃣" Egyptian Hieroglyph E016 Unicode Character

U+130E3 "𓃣" Egyptian Hieroglyph E016 is a representation from the Gardiner Sign List used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic writing, specifically depicting the head of a hippopotamus. This sign belongs to the category of mammals (class E) and is often associated with concepts of strength, chaos, or the goddess Taweret, as the hippopotamus was a powerful symbol in Egyptian mythology, representing both protective and dangerous forces. In its primary phonetic function, it may serve as a determinative or ideogram within inscriptions, appearing in temple texts, tomb decorations, or funerary papyri.