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The most famous ancient Symbols for Egypt are the sphinx, the scarab, the ankh, the 'all-seeing' Eye of Horus and the gods depicted with animal heads . Additional information about ancient gods is also available via: |
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Ancient Egyptian Symbols Facts about the Symbols for Egypt Symbols for Egypt Fact File The Pyramids: Definition: The pyramids were massive memorials with a square base and four triangular sides that were built as royal tombs in ancient Egypt The Sphinx: Definition: The sphinx was a mythical creature depicted in large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a human that were built by the ancient Egyptians Hieroglyphics: Definition: Hieroglyphics consists of a writing system, developed in ancient Egypt, that use picture symbols to convey concepts and ideas. Animal-Headed Gods: The ancient Egyptians did not usually worship animals, these symbols were used as a recognition aid and a device to visually convey the powers, identity and attributes of the god. The Ankh: Definition: The ankh was sacred icon depicted in royal funerary scenes reinforcing the close connection between the pharaohs and the gods The Eye: Definition: The eye, were believed to be a fetish, an object that was believed to embody magical powers, a symbol of royal power, protection and good health. Pictures and Facts about the Symbols for Egypt Pictures and Facts about the Symbols for Egypt Symbols for Egypt Pictures of Description and facts about the symbols for Egypt Egyptian Symbols:
The pyramids were massive memorials with a square base and four triangular sides that were built as royal tombs in ancient Egypt Egyptian Symbols:
Tutankhamen was an insignificant Egyptian Pharaoh made famous by the discovery of his fantastic tomb by Howard Carter Egyptian Symbols:
The Sphinx is one of the most iconic symbols for Egypt. The most famous sphinx is situated at Giza. The mythical sphinx has haunches of a lion, the wings of a great bird, and the face of a woman Egyptian Symbols:
Hieroglyphics are characters in any system of writing in which symbols represent objects (such as animals or boats) and ideas (such as happiness, motion and time). Egyptian Symbols:
The Cartouche is depicted in many hieroglyphics. A cartouche is an oblong magical rope which was drawn to contain the Egyptian hieroglyphics that spelt out the name of a Pharaoh. The picture of the cartouche belongs to Tutankhamen Egyptian Symbols:
The Eye of Ra, also known as the Eye of Horus, was used as an amulet or talisman worn by both the living and the dead Egyptian Symbols:
The Ankh is sacred emblem, symbolizing regeneration or enduring life. Egyptian Symbols:
The Nemes was the striped head cloth worn by the pharaohs as a ceremonial headdress. Egyptian Symbols:
Pharaohs, queens and gods were depicted a false plaited beard that was hooked behind the ears. Beards with an upward pointing curl were called an “osird” or “the divine beard". Living pharaohs wore a beard with a straight edge. The picture is Queen Hatshepsut Egyptian Symbols:
The sacred Scarab Symbol ensured the deceased would be fearless when the heart was weighed against the feather of truth during the ceremony of justification in the Afterlife. Egyptian Symbols:
The Lotus Flower is depicted on ancient Egyptian architecture, especially on the capitals (tops) of Egyptian pillars. The lotus, water lily, symbolized the sun, of creation, rebirth and regeneration Egyptian Symbols:
The Winged Sun symbol represented divinity, royalty and power Egyptian Symbols:
The goddess Maat is sometimes depicted as a winged goddess with outspread wings attached to her arms Egyptian Symbols:
During the process of mummification the liver, lungs, stomach and intestines were placed in special containers called canopic jars protected by four different gods who were the Sons of Horus Egyptian Symbols:
The Feather of Maat represented truth, justice, morality and balance. Symbols for Egypt:
Ra, the Supreme Solar God was believed to travel across the sky each day in a Solar boat, and pass through the realms of the underworld (Duat) each night Symbols for Egypt:
The Uraeus was the rearing cobra symbol represented on the front of the headdresses of gods and pharaohs as an emblem of supreme power and authority. Symbols for Egypt:
Obelisks were prominent in the architecture of the ancient Egyptians, who placed them in pairs at the entrance of temples. Obelisks were a symbol of sun-worship Symbols for Egypt:
The solar god Ra was usually depicted in human form with a falcon head, crowned with the sun disk encircled by the Uraeus. "Aten" was the traditional name for the sun-disk Symbols for Egypt:
The 'Was Scepter' was a long staff, topped with a symbolic animal head, believed to embody magical powers, symbolizing divine power and authority, held by gods and royalty Symbols for Egypt:
The Djed symbol was a pillar-like symbol used in jewelry, amulets, hieroglyphics and representing stability Symbols for Egypt:
The Phoenix-like Bennu bird is believed to be a divine bird returning to Egypt and the personification of the sun god Ra. It built its nest on top of the Benben stone Symbols for Egypt:
The sacred Ben-Ben Stone was a pyramid-shaped capstone on top of an obelisk. Symbols for Egypt:
The Flail held by the Pharaoh symbolized the role as provider of food for the people. The crook symbolized the role as the 'shepherd' of the people Symbols for Egypt:
The Ka and Ba are the names given to two parts of the soul. The Ka was the life-force and spiritual essence that was received at the instant of birth in the first breath. The Ka symbol is associated with Heka, the Egyptian god of Magic Symbols for Egypt:
The Ba was the part of the soul believed to be able to fly and was able to leave the tomb and journey in the Underworld. The Ba is represented in ancient Egyptian art as a bird with a human head that symbolized the deceased Symbols for Egypt:
The Circle of Ouroboros originated in Egypt symbolizing renewal and represented the travels of the sun disk. It depicts a snake eating its own tail Symbols for Egypt:
A sistrum was a sacred rattle used in ancient Egypt Symbols for Egypt:
The cow horns crown worn by the goddesses Isis and Hathor. The crown consisted of head horns surrounding a sun disk, often with a uraeus cobra symbol Symbols for Egypt:
The Royal Vulture Crown consisted of a falcon feather headdress with its wings spread round her head in the act of protection Symbols for Egypt:
The Khepresh was the blue crown that was worn by Pharaohs in battle Symbols for Egypt:
The Red Crown of Egypt was the symbol that represented Lower Egypt (the North of Egypt) Symbols for Egypt:
The White Crown represented Upper Egypt (the South of Egypt) Symbols for Egypt:
The Pshent, the red and white Double Crown, represented a unified Egypt Symbols for Egypt:
The Atef crown was worn by Osiris, the god of death and was a tall, conical, white crown with ostrich feathers on each side. Pictures and Facts about the Symbols for Egypt - Animal Headed Gods |
