Egyptian history

Egyptian history

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Egyptian history

It is believed to represent the lungs attached to the windpipe. This symbol represents the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It is sometimes bound together with two plants, the papyrus and the ...

sepat

History; Egyptian history

The ancient Egyptian term for an administrative province of Egypt.

sesen

History; Egyptian history

A lotus flower. This is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth.

set amentet

History; Egyptian history

This means "the mountain of the underworld," a common name for the cemeteries were in the mountains or desert on the western bank of the Nile.

shen

History; Egyptian history

A loop of rope that has no beginning and no end, it symbolized eternity. The shen also seems to be a symbol of protection. It is often seen being clutched by deities in bird form, Horus the falcon, ...

sobek

History; Egyptian history

A crocodile-headed god. Admired and feared for his ferocity. At the command of Ra, He performed tasks such as catching with a net the four sons of Horus as they emerged from the waters in a lotus ...

underworld books

History; Egyptian history

A textual and pictorial compositions that is found in New Kingdom tombs. It follows the daily passage of the sun god across the sky and through the underworld.