Discover the amulets of Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egyptian culture continues to fascinate anyone who discovers a little about it.In fact, in Lifestyle we have dedicated many of our articles, such as The Doctors of Ancient Egypt.Now we tell you all about its amulets.

History of amulets in Ancient Egypt

When a wizard created an amulet he introduced the forces into rituals so that protect the bearer in life and to preserve the mummies of the deceased.

In Ancient Egypt mothers had a lot of knowledge about amulets.Normally they put them on their children to protect them from all kinds of dangers : both external, such as scorpion or snake bites; as interns, for example, evil demons.In addition, amulets attracted good luck , love , health , work and the success.

The oldest amulets of Ancient Egypt

The eye of Horus or Udyat

The udyat which means "he who is complete." It was a solar symbol that embodied order and perfect condition.I enjoy much popularity in Ancient Egypt and was considered one of the most powerful amulets.

Discover the amulets of Ancient Egypt

Protects against eye diseases , the evil eye and also the deceased.

The Dyed

It represented the backbone of Osiris and could be symbolized from a pole of tied grain sheaves, a tree etc.It supposedly transmitted stability .

Isis Knot, Blood of Isis or Tyet

It represented a red belt knot.It symbolized the life and health .It was manufactured with carnelian, red jasper or red glass.

Discover the amulets of Ancient Egypt

Decoration of tyets and dyeds in the tabernacle found in the tomb of Tutankhamun.

He tied himself to the neck of the deceased and thus got him to have a hand raised to the sky and another towards the earth.

The amulet in the form of Ankh or Egyptian Cross

It was the hieroglyphic symbol that meant "life" .It was mainly used to protect from diseases and curses of enemies and gave good luck.

Discover the amulets of Ancient Egypt

It has other names co mo cross of Isis, Coptic cross, cross ansata...

The beetle or escarabeo

It was an amulet of life and power, it was shaped like a dung beetle and meant the rising sun.tangto in life as in death.

Discover the amulets of Ancient Egypt

In life protected from evil and, once deceased, helped the deceased to reach eternal life.He had great importance in the funeral service , since it was placed in the chest of the deceased to replace the heart.

The Egyptian Gods

They were also used as amulets.Protect of Danish or Evil Eye animals .Thus many gods were represented in small figurines that they wore

Amulets related to the bearer

There were specific amulets according to your profession or personality.They represented hieroglyphics s with a abstract notion to empower its bearers.So, for example, the "level" of the Albanian carried "the papyrus cane" that brought youth and vigor.

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