Ra-Horakhty was a culmination of two deities, Ra who was merged with the god Horus (or Horakhty, a sunrise-oriented aspect of Horus) and especially important from the Middle Kingdom onwards. His name translates as ‘Ra, who is Horus of the Two Horizons’ and refers to the sun’s journey from each horizon. It symbolises Ra’s role as a deity of hope and rebirth, a message entirely fitting for a scarab worn as a protection amulet.
To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings.