Pharaonic Royal Symbols #pharaonic_history

#discover_in_history #pharaonic_history Pharaonic Royal Symbols Egyptian art is rich in symbols related to royalty and its religious beliefs. By learning to read these symbols, one can gain a better understanding and appreciation of Egyptian art. Below are a few of the most common symbols: Vulture The vulture was the symbol of Upper Egypt. Pharaohs wore the uraeus (cobra) and the head of a vulture on their foreheads as symbols of royal protection. The goddess Nekhbet was also portrayed as a vulture. Uraeus The uraeus represents a rearing cobra with a flared hood. The cobra is associated with the sun god, the kingdom of Lower Egypt, the kings and their families, and several deities. A symbol of protection, it guards the gates of the underworld, wards off the enemies of the royals, and guides the deceased pharaohs on their journey through the underworld. Sistrum A ceremonial instrument, the sistrum is a rattle that is often shaped like the ankh symbol. It is associated w