Artifact Description: Winged Scarab of Egyptian Faience
Page Strong | November 3, 2010
Attached to a thin cord laden with beads, the winged scarab is presented in three pieces, two wings and the body.
Artifact Description: Intro
Page Strong | October 20, 2010
In the next few posts, I will be sharing three artifact descriptions I wrote for one of my classes, taught by Dr. Patricia Podzorski.
The Scarab
Page Strong | June 30, 2010
The dung beetle, specifically the species Scarabaeus sacra, was seen as a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians. The scarab, as it is commonly called, could be seen rolling balls of dung along the ground. The ancient Egyptians saw this as mimicking the movement of the sun across the sky. Scarabs would lay their eggs [...]
The Was Scepter
Page Strong | March 24, 2010
Often seen in the hands of powerful men and gods, the Was-scepter is a symbol for power.
Ancient Egyptian Clothing Part 7 – Jewelry
Page Strong | January 27, 2010
Beginning as long ago as the Pre-Dynastic period, jewelry was an important part of an ancient Egyptian’s costume. It was never seen as simply decoration, but as talismans to be worn in honor of the gods and to protect the wearer of the jewelry.
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