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Eye of Horus

Eye of Horus

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egyptian

Construction note

Stylised eye with brow, teardrop and curl. An original geometric reading of the wedjat.

About this symbol

Meaning
Protection, royal power, and good health.
Culture / origin
Ancient Egypt
Era
Old Kingdom onward (c. 2600 BCE)
Historical context
The wedjat eye referenced the restored eye of the god Horus and was among the most common protective amulets in Egyptian funerary practice.

Public-domain historical motif. Present it with its mythological context rather than as generic decoration.

Tags

egyptianprotectioneye

SVG source

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