Mummy's Wrap

A Scribe's Scribbles About Ancient Egypt

The Djed Pillar – Backbone of Osiris

| May 6, 2009

The djed pillar represented many things to the ancient Egyptians and it was one of the most famous amulets throughout ancient Egyptian history. It was a symbol for strength and perserverance, but what may have led to its intense popularity may have been its association with the god of the afterlife, Osiris.

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