Egyptian Symbols The Egyptian culture was rich in

Egyptian Symbols

• The Egyptian culture was rich in symbolism. Symbols were used for religious and magical purposes by both the living and the dead. Amulets were constructed to ward ofdanger or things of a negative nature. Talisman were used to bring desirable things to the owner.

Sesen Lotus Flower • This is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth. Because at night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. According to one creation myth itwas a giant lotus which first rose out of the watery chaos at the beginning of time. From this giant lotus the sun itself rose on the first day. A symbol of Upper Egypt.

• The cobra Protection and symbol of Lower Egypt. The cobra symbolized the divine protection of the Pharaoh. Originally the cobra appeared on the red crown of Lower Egypt. When two Lands were united, their two crowns were also united. The red crown combined with the white crown of Upper Egypt to become the double crown.

Ankh • Symbol of eternal life. The gods are often seen holding an to someone’s lips this is considered to be an offering of "The Breath of Life".

• The Egyptians believed that during creation this hill rose out of the sea of chaos to create dry land. The idea of this hill rising had a profound effect on the Egyptians, being used as every thing from temple layouts to the possible inspiration behind the pyramids.

Pool of water. • The Egyptians portrayed bodies of water by means of equally spaced vertical wave lines. • When these lines are enclosed by a rectangle it denotes a lake or pool. The Egyptians believed water was the primeval matter from which all creation began. • Life in Egypt’s desert climate depended on water, and a pool of water would be a great luxury. There are many tomb paintings that show the deceased drinking from a pool in the afterlife.

A Loop of Rope • A loop of rope that has no beginning and no end, it symbolized eternity. The sun disk is often depicted in the center of it. The shen also seems to be a symbol of protection.

Was scepteris • This is a symbol of power and dominion. The Was scepteris carried by deities as a sign of their power.

• Symbol of Fertility, Motherhood Crescent- Among the most powerful of all lucky symbols, the crescent is especially lucky for young children and their mothers. In ancient Egypt, the crescent moon was the symbol of Isis, the Mother of the Gods. • As the Queen of Egypt, Isis was the protector of motherhood, women, and healer ofthe sick. She also rules magic.

• A Symbol of Protection, Wisdom and Health Designed to resemble the eye of a falcon, this symbol isalso called the Eye of Ra. • Horus, also known as the sungod Ra, was a falcon-headed sky god from ancient Egypt. He is associated with vitality, health and regeneration. Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis. His right eye waswhite, and represented the sun, and his left eye was black, and represented the moon.

• A Symbol of Creation, Strength and Transformation The Scarab personified the god, Khepri, a sun godassociated with resurrection. As such, the large wingedscarab and the heart scarab were considered good luckbeetles and placed on mummies for protection againstevil.