The lion was often seen as a guardian figure in Ancient Egyptian art. Large scale depictions of lions were often located at the entrances to temples and were also regarded as a representation of the power of the kings.
The scarab beetle was an exceedingly popular symbol in the art of Ancient Egypt, thought to represent the sun god, Ra. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle rolling its ball of dung across the desert mirrored the journey of the sun across the sky from day to night. As the beetle laid its eggs within the dung, it became a symbol of rebirth and regeneration.
To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post:Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings
