Ancient Egyptian civilization has always been a subject of admiration for the whole world .
In an age when other parts of the world are trying to find a way to hdup more civilized , the Egyptian civilization has reached its peak .
In addition to achievements in technology such as the calendar and the clock , they have been able to develop a system of reading and writing called hieroglyphics .
Hieroglyphs have lots of pictures and symbols . The symbol is also a part and indivisibility of the spiritual life of the ancient Egyptians .
Important symbols used by the ancient Egyptians.
Ankh .
Also referred to as the Key of Life , Key of the Nile , or the Breath of Life , ankh represents eternal life .
Most Egyptian deities depicted holding the ankh looks . Believed that people need a ' breath of life ' after death .
Ankh most commonly found in tomb paintings in ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife bless describe a person who has died .
The ancient Egyptians also carry this symbol as an amulet .
Amenta .
Amenta represents the world of the dead , which means the underworld ( underworld ) or the world that lies beneath the real world .
Amenta symbolizes the land where the dead are buried and thus also the point where the journey begins hereafter .
Amenta believed to be a mythical land . In the next period , Amenta land is believed to be located in areas near the west bank of the Nile where the dead are generally buried .
This symbol is found in the paintings on papyrus scrolls in the ancient Book of the Dead which was written .
Amenta is also found in hieroglyphic texts that had to do with death and life after death .
Djed pillar .
This symbol represents strength and stability . Initially , Djed pillar of Ptah was associated with the creation of so-called ' Djed Majesty ' .
Later, this symbol is associated with the backbone or the god Osiris ruler hereafter.
Djed Pillar is also considered to represent the human spine in general because both have a similar form .
That's because, Djed pillar is a symbol that is often found at the bottom of the coffin in which the spine is placed .
Djed pillars are also made in the form of amulets and placed near the back of the mummy to ensure its revival .
Ba .
The ancient Egyptians believed that Ba will stay alive even after a person dies .
Ba is described as a bird that has a human head that will go to the afterlife from the tomb of the dead person .
There is a belief that when the gods intervened in earthly things , then in fact they are working Ba .
This belief is related to the belief that the pharaoh had a divine right where he acted as a mediator between the gods to the people .
In this sense , the king or pharaoh known as Ba god .
Eye of Horus .
Eye of Horus represents the physical safety and well-being .
Horus was the ancient Egyptian sky god depicted as a falcon.
Eye of Horus also represent sacrifice and healing qualities .
This symbol has seven different versions are represented by seven different hieroglyphs .
Eye of Horus appear repeatedly in ancient Egyptian funerary text called ' The Litany of the Eye of Horus ' .
Winged sun disc .
Winged solar disc represents one form of the god Horus Behdety .
This symbol of the sun disc-shaped wings and a symbol that is also found in many other cultures around the world .
According to Egyptian mythology , the god Thoth uses his magic to turn Horus into the shape of a winged disc .
It is a symbol of protection and prowess were found painted on the door of the tomb and on papyrus scrolls .
Maat feather .
Thus , Maat symbolized order , balance , prosperity, and justice . This symbol also symbolizes the moral values and ethics .
Ancient paintings that depict the pharaoh also wears a feather Maat in the form of an amulet or pendant that show their responsibility in maintaining social order and justice .
The ancient Egyptians believed that the souls of the dead if it weighs exceed Maat feather , it means that his soul was filled with sin that deserves punishment from Ammit .
Conversely , if the soul is more lighter than Maat , means that one is free from sin so that will be sent to the world of Osiris .
Scarab .
Scarab beetle is a scarab -shaped symbol which is one species of dung beetle .
Dung beetle lays its eggs in a ball of dirt and menggulirkannya on the same ground as the sun rolled across the sky .
This symbol symbolizes the phenomenon of spontaneous creation which children like dung beetles emerge from an unknown place .
In ancient hieroglyphics , the scarab thought to be associated with the sun god Khepri morning that also symbolizes the existence and creation .
Ka .
The ancient Egyptians gave much attention to the concept of life and death and life after death .
Therefore, they have a lot of concepts related to the cycle of life and death along with a series of accompanying symbolism .
Ka is the element that makes people different from the living dead. In other words, he is a breath someone who no longer exists after death .
The ancient Egyptians believed that the Ka could be maintained and restored through food and drink .
Therefore , they will make offerings of food and drink for the dead so they can live a life after death with ease .
Ka is represented by two hands up to the elbows are bent upwards. This symbol is found in hieroglyphics, tombs, and the inside of the pyramid.
Primordial mound .
Primordial mound is an important symbol associated with the ancient Egyptian creation myth .
The ancient Egyptians believed that there is only one hill / mound that emerged from the sea of chaos at the beginning of the time of creation .
Of these mounds popping up all life on earth so that makes it a primordial entity that is responsible for the evolution of life .
The idea of the pyramids and temples of ancient they are believed to be derived from this concept . So , thank you for reading this article .
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