SCARABS IN ANCIENT EGYPT

in history •  7 years ago  (edited)

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Scarabs were popular amulets (good luck charms) in ancient Egypt.

The ancient Egyptians used symbols in their art and religion. One symbols was that of the common scarab bug, a beetle found all over ancient Egypt. The scarab bug symbolized the restoration of life.

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They were generally intended to be worn or carried by the living. They were typically carved or molded in the form of a scarab beetle.

For seals used to stamp documents, and for jewelry made from clay or precious gems. Some had inscriptions, like the owners name or a brief message like "congratulations on your new child".

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The rich colors used in the scarab design had meaning. Red signified the god, Ra. Touches of yellow were used to symbolize the sun and the desert. Blue symbolized the Nile. Green was the symbol for growth.

Then, if you are going to visit Egypt, so don't forget to get your own luck.

Thanks.

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yalahwy 3ala kemeyet el species :D

The Bug of Luck!

Goodbug in your life XD

it looks like a bug ... where can we find that ?

HAHAHA!

What's funny ??? 😄 ^haha

Hossary its dangerous to laugh or to make fun of our grandparents this scarab can curse us to mosquitos

lol ..

it is a bug :D and you can find it in any historical places related to pharoahs (pyramids, luxor, aswan, Egyptian museum)

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Thanks, now I know why those scarabs not black & white. Green - color of growth

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