Four Egyptian God Amulets In Fine Pewter
|
|
current price:
£4.99
fixed price (if available):
£0.00
|
|||
|
Four Egyptian God Amulets In Fine Pewter *** The ancient Egyptians believed in many different gods and goddesses, each with their own role to play in maintaining peace and harmony across the land. It was important to recognise these gods and goddesses so that life could continue smoothly. ***Anubis was a jackal headed god who was associated with death and was the guardian of cemeteries. He was a guide to the dead and also played a part in the judgement of the dead, ensuring that the scales did not tip in favour of the feather which was weighted against the heart!Osiris was the god of the underworld. He became the most prominent god in the middle and new kingdoms amongst the common people of Egypt. In Osiris, the people saw the possibility that all Egyptians had a chance at an afterlife not jut the Pharaoh, as was commonly believed during the Old Kingdom.Bastet was usually seen as a gentle protective goddess with the body of a woman and the head of a cat. She was worshipped at the temple at Bubastis. She was also the protector of women and children and the goddess of sunrise.Horus was either represented as a falcon or as a man with a falcon’s head, and was the god of the sky. His father was Osiris and his mother Isis. The left eye of Horus, or his Wadjet Eye was an important symbol of power and was considered a powerful protective amulet. ***This set of four miniature Egyptian God amulets is cast in England in traditional lead free pewter. Each figure is approximately 40mm in height and they are all extremely detailed.*** They come in a clear plastic presentation case with a colour information card. *** FREE SHIPPING on extra items, when paid together. If you are bidding on other items, please wait for a combined invoice. *** FOR CLARITY: THESE ITEMS ARE NOT ANCIENT Four Egyptian God Amulets In Fine Pewter
|
||||
