The Starry Night Sky in Ancient Egyptian Tombs and Temples

One of the most enchanting and deeply symbolic elements of ancient Egyptian art is the depiction of the starry night sky, often found on the ceilings of tombs, temples, and even sarcophagi. These painted or carved motifs weren’t...

Ma’at: The Heart of Ancient Egyptian Order and Balance

Ma’at (pronounced Muh-aht) was both a goddess and a philosophical concept representing truth, balance, harmony, justice, and cosmic order. She was often depicted as a woman wearing an ostrich feather on her head—this feather became the ultimate symbol...

Cobras in Ancient Egypt: Symbols of Power and Protection

One of the most iconic representations of cobras in ancient Egypt is the Uraeus, a rearing cobra often depicted on the headdresses of pharaohs and deities. This symbol represented Wadjet, the cobra goddess of Lower Egypt, who was...

Horus and Ra: Symbols of Kingship and Creation

Horus and Ra are two of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. Horus was often depicted as a falcon or a man with the head of a falcon. He is sometimes shown with the double crown...