Eye of Horus
The ancient civilization of Egypt gave birth to numerous powerful
symbols that are still used even today, including the beautiful Eye of
Horus. With curved lines around a solid iris, this mystical symbol
brings protection, royal power and even good health. It is said that
the eye was a symbol for the goddess Wadjet or the Whole One. Records
state that Wadjet was believed to have risen from the image of a cobra
rising up. Through the years, this goddess has been associated with
others such as Bast, Mut and Hathor. Archeological findings even reveal
that the symbol was used in mummies and funerary amulets, to ward off
evil and protect kings even in death. It is also believed that the Rx
symbol used in the medical profession has its roots based on the Eye of
Horus.
A closer look at this symbol reveals that it is
made out of six
different pieces, which could refer to the six different senses of man:
sight, smell, thought, hearing, taste and touch. Complex fractions may
be applied to each piece. It is interesting to note that if all pieces
were added together, the whole would not amount to 64/64 or 1, but
63/64. Some say that the remaining 1/64 could represent the
impossibility of perfection.
Today, the symbol is still being used to ward off evil and to provide
protection against illness and disease.
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