Uraeus: Symbolism and Power in Ancient Egypt

The Uraeus is a representation of the goddess Wadjet in the form of an upright cobra. The Uraeus symbol was the favored protective emblem of many pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, who were the only ones permitted to carry it as a distinct symbol of royalty. Etymology The term “Uraeus” was utilized by the Upper Egyptian […]

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