The significance of the cobra in the context of the headdress worn by the head of the Sphinx is primarily that it was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The cobra, often depicted as the Uraeus, symbolizes protection, sovereignty, and divine authority in ancient Egyptian culture.
The head of the Sphinx once wore a headdress with a rearing cobra. What is the significance of the cobra?
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It was believed to give the wearer supernatural powers.
It was believed to give the wearer supernatural powers.
It was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces.
It was believed to protect the wearer from evil forces.
It was believed to make the wearer immortal.
It was believed to make the wearer immortal.
It represents the wearer’s ability to “smite his enemies.”
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