Shu is a masculine god who is partnered with Tefnut, his sister. They represent two essential elements of human existence when they are combined. Shu represents the force of preservation and dry air. Tefnut represents wet or corrosive air, which causes change and thus the concept of time.
Sa is a protective symbol. The emblem, which is formed like a rolled-up reed mat, has two meanings. Sa could be viewed as a protection measure for boatmen or a shelter for herders. Bes and Taweret, ancient Egyptian gods, are similarly represented by this sign.
The Underworld, often known as the Land of the Dead, is represented by this emblem. It originally referred to the sunset horizon. It then became a symbol of the Nile’s west bank, where the sunset occurs and where Egyptians traditionally buried their deceased.
The was sceptre (Egyptian ws “power, dominion”) is a symbol seen in ancient Egyptian antiquities, art, and hieroglyphs. A stylised animal head sits atop a long, straight staff with a forked end. Was sceptres were linked with ancient Egyptian deities such as Set or Anubis[2] as well as the pharaoh, and were employed as emblems … Read more
The Egyptian symbol for a star is Seba. This starfish-like line design is made up of five equidistant spokes. The term’seba’ is related with gates and gateways and denotes discipline or learning. The early Egyptians were fascinated by the night sky and had a vast knowledge of it. The stars had a significant impact on … Read more
In ancient Egyptian mythology, Duat (Ancient Egyptian: dwt, Egyptological pronunciation “do-aht”, Coptic:, also appearing as Tuat, Tuaut or Akert, Amenthes, Amenti, or Neter-khertet) is the region of the dead. It has been shown as a star-in-circle in hieroglyphs: Osiris, the god, was thought to be the lord of the underworld. As represented in the Osiris … Read more
The Netra symbol can be viewed as a weapon in its most literal form. It is commonly assumed that it portrays an ax or a hatchet. However, in ancient Egypt, the word Netra also meant God. The emblem is inscribed on kings’ tombstones to signify that their spirit has joined the gods.
A representation of the lungs linked to the windpipe is called sema. This sign portrays the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt as a hieroglyph. Other symbols are also used to further emphasize unity.
The King of Egypt’s South is represented by the Sedge symbol. It can also be seen as part of the union in Sma hieroglyph. It is an individual portrayal of Egypt’s many areas. The sedge is commonly associated with the Sma/Sema hieroglyph.