The Eye of Horus

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The Eye of Horus

The eye of Horus
is an ancient Egyptian symbol
of protection


The Egyptian word
for this symbol is wedjat
pronounced ud jat

The eye of Horus
is pictured as a falcon
and it represents spiritual abilities
as it is the eye
that perceives the light




Horus' right eye was white
and signified the sun
His left eye was black
to represent the moon

Horus, also known as Ra,
lost his left eye
in a battle with Seth
his evil brother
The broken eye was reassembled
by Thoth
and that his why
we see the moon in parts

The Egyptians used the eye
as a funerary amulet
for protection against evil
and rebirth
in the underworld



The amulets were made of Lapis Lazuli
or from a stone called mak



The all seeing Eye of Horus
was also worn as jewellery
for protection





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