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 Eye
of Horus
Like many other ancient cultures, ancient Egyptians believed in the power of amulets to protect from evil, bring good fortune or even love. One such amulet was the Eye of Horus (Wadjet). This image is very common in pictures of tombs and on sarcophagi and shows a stylized eye with the cheek markings of a hawk. The legend is that the rightful successor to the throne of King Osiris was his son Horus. The King was murdered by his brother, Seth. Horus was born at some point after the death of his father to Isis, who hid him from his uncle. In a battle that lasted 80 years, Horus and Seth fought over Egypt. Horus lost his eye in the fight. In some legends, the Snake-God Uraeus intervened, covered his wound, and became his companion. In others the Egyptian Gods declared Horus the winner and restored his eye. Today, the Eye of Horus is still a common symbol and it is worn or displayed to keep away the evil eye and to bring good luck. Eye of Horus Carved Emu Egg is available from The Egg Salon,
( artists
Claude and Dee Garber) for In pre-dynastic Egyptian history, Horus united upper and lower Egypt and was acclaimed as a victorious warlord. He became a part of the state religion and was associated with Ra, Uraeus and other gods. He became worshiped as a sun-god and/or as a sky-god. In this manifestation he is depicted as a falcon or in human form with the head of a falcon. Available from The Egg Salon,
( artists
Claude and Dee Garber) for
$85.00
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