Shen – The Symbol of Eternity
Page Strong | May 27, 2009
Of all the symbols in ancient Egypt, the one that is perhaps the most overlooked is the shen.
The Djed Pillar – Backbone of Osiris
Page Strong | 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.
The Origin and Meaning of the Symbol of the Eye of Horus
Page Strong | March 28, 2009
There are many versions of the myth that portrays the battle between Horus and Seth for the roll of king of all Egypt. Despite the many different versions of the myth, they all agree that Horus lost one of his eyes, the god of the moon and wisdom, Thoth, was able to replace the eye using magic. From that day forth, the left eye of Horus represented the moon and was black while the right eye symbolized the sun and was white.
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