What does the scarab beetle symbolize in ancient Egypt? (amazing photos)
The ancient Egyptians worshiped the beetle as the earthly manifestation of the Sun at its birth and called it Khepri. It symbolized “coming into existence”. It is also associated with a long life and in this sense; it is linked to the deceased, to his...Read more
Ancient Egyptian medicine
From bizarre treatments steeped in superstition to surgical procedures still in use today, this is the fascinating world of healing in Ancient Egypt. Take a stroll through the history books and it’s hard to ignore just how weird and gruesome the world of medicine was...Read more
Sekhmet, the powerful lioness goddess
Sekhmet was known as the eye of her father Ra the sun god. Goddess of divine revenge, conquest and war. In ancient Egyptian religion, Sekhmet (also spelled Sachmet, Sakhet, Sekmet, Sakhmet and Sekhet; and given the Greek name, Sacmis), was originally the warrior...Read more
The Secret of the Ankh
Shaped as a cross with a circle/loop for the top part, the ankh is the most commonly used symbol among the ancient Egyptian symbols. Many Egyptian gods were depicted holding the ankh in numerous inscriptions. Also known as crux ansata, which means “the cross with a...Read more