Egyptian Symbols
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Ka – Egyptian Mythology

In Ancient Egypt, what we call the soul was considered to be a compendium of different parts, just as a body is made up of different parts.  Each one of the ...

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Amenta – Symbol of the Land of the Dead

The ancient Egyptians believed in a life after death, and this idea of immortality and a world after this greatly influenced their attitudes towards life ...

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Duat – Egyptian Realm of the Dead

The Egyptians were firm believers in the afterlife, and many aspects of their culture were centered around the concepts of immortality, death, and the ...

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Seshat – Egyptian Goddess of the Written Word

In Egyptian mythology, Seshat (also known as Seshet and Sefkhet-Abwy) was known as the goddess of the written word. Seshat was also a patron of writing in ...

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Satet – Egyptian Goddess of War and Archery

In Egyptian mythology, Satet was a goddess associated with hunting, archery, war and fertility. She was worshipped as a guardian of her people and her ...

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Sistrum – Ancient Egyptian Musical Instrument

Among the many symbols of Ancient Egypt, the Sistrum (rattle) was a musical instrument with an essential role. Although it first appeared related to music, ...

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Nekhbet – Egyptian Goddess of Childbirth

In Egyptian mythology, Nekhbet was the Mother of Mothers and the patron and protector of the city of Nekheb. She also protected and guided the royal ...

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Ptah – Egyptian God of Craftsmen and Architects

In Egyptian mythology, Ptah was both a creator deity and the god of architects and artisans.  He was also a healer. In the Memphite Theology, he was ...

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Sesen – Ancient Egyptian Lotus Flower

The Sesen is the lotus flower used extensively in Egyptian art, and represented the power of the sun, creation, rebirth, and regeneration. The lotus flower ...

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Benben – Egyptian Mythology

The Benben stone was closely related to the myth of creation, and is often classified among the most prominent symbols of ancient Egypt. It had associations ...

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