Question

Answer the following prompt in list form.

#1A white pointed hat. #2A red hat with a flat top and a piece that extends straight up the back. #3An eye and eyebrow. A short line extends down from the eye and a second line curves out and to the right with a small spiral at the end. #4A pole that is curved at the top and split into two at the base. #5A cross shape that has a loop for the upper arm.
What does each Egyptian symbols mean?

Answer 1

1. White pointed hat — the Hedjet (White Crown of Upper Egypt). Symbol of Upper Egypt and pharaonic sovereignty; a royal/territorial emblem of kingship.

2. Red hat with flat top and a piece rising at the back — the Deshret (Red Crown of Lower Egypt). Symbol of Lower Egypt and pharaonic authority.

3. Eye with eyebrow, teardrop and curved spiral — the Wedjat (Eye of Horus or Udjat). Amulet of protection, healing, restoration and wholeness.

4. Pole curved at the top and split at the base — the Was sceptre. Sign of power, dominion and authority (carried by gods and kings).

5. Cross with a loop for the upper arm — the Ankh. Symbol of life, living/breath of life and eternal life.