Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings: Ancient Egyptian Gods
Amulets in Ancient Egypt were both decorative and practical, as they were considered as having apotropaic powers to protect or bestow power upon the wearer. Not only worn by the living, amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Amulets held different meanings, … Read more
Category: Ancient Egypt, Imagery & Symbolism
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