Egyptian Amulet
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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POWERS AND KINDS OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
THEY ALL REPRESENT SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Paragraph 2&3: There are many different amulets and they all have different meanings and powers. Egyptians believe the shape and colour often has a huge effect on the amulet. Firstly, an Ankh is known as a cross with a handle, it represents eternal life. The eye of Horus symbolizes protection, staying healthy and power. A Scarab is a bug that had a huge role in Egypt, it effected the civilization. Some other amulets are Hematite, which was worn to bring more courage when fighting in the battlefield. The unicorn amulet was meant to detect poisons in food or drinks. It also pieces the plans of enemies. As well there is a moon stone, which was used when wanting to see into the future, you were supposed to put it in your mouth when there was a full moon. The general colour they used for amulets were red, green, blue, yellow, black, and white. Every amulet had a different power.
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THE POWERS AND KIND OF AMULETS
- Each amulet had different powers and meant something different.
- Egyptians believe the shape and colour had an effect on the amulet.
- Some amulets let you see into the future, or tell you if something is poisonous.
- People use them to protect themselves.
- Other kinds are Hematite and moonstone, eye of Horus, Scarab.
Paragraph 2&3: There are many different amulets and they all have different meanings and powers. Egyptians believe the shape and colour often has a huge effect on the amulet. Firstly, an Ankh is known as a cross with a handle, it represents eternal life. The eye of Horus symbolizes protection, staying healthy and power. A Scarab is a bug that had a huge role in Egypt, it effected the civilization. Some other amulets are Hematite, which was worn to bring more courage when fighting in the battlefield. The unicorn amulet was meant to detect poisons in food or drinks. It also pieces the plans of enemies. As well there is a moon stone, which was used when wanting to see into the future, you were supposed to put it in your mouth when there was a full moon. The general colour they used for amulets were red, green, blue, yellow, black, and white. Every amulet had a different power.
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PURPOSE OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS IN EGYPT
USED TO PROTECT YOU FROM EVIL FORCES
Paragraph 4&5: Egyptians use amulets in everyday life to protect themselves from evil forces. Embalmers would place amulets on the body for their journey to the afterlife and underworld. They placed the "eye of Horus" on the body to remove the soul during the mummification process. Every amulet has a spell that needs to be recited from the "book of the dead" before placing it on the body. Some of the amulets contain herbs and scented oils, but amulets were not just used on the body. People would use peace amulets because they believed it would end conflict and bring peace to those around them. It also helped with fears like flying on planes. That said amulets are used for many things in Egyptians everyday life.
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PURPOSE OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
- Egyptians use amulets in their everyday life.
- People would use peace amulets to end conflict.
- Embalmers placed amulets on the body.
- Every amulet has a spell that needs to be recited.
- Some amulets contained herbs and scented oils.
Paragraph 4&5: Egyptians use amulets in everyday life to protect themselves from evil forces. Embalmers would place amulets on the body for their journey to the afterlife and underworld. They placed the "eye of Horus" on the body to remove the soul during the mummification process. Every amulet has a spell that needs to be recited from the "book of the dead" before placing it on the body. Some of the amulets contain herbs and scented oils, but amulets were not just used on the body. People would use peace amulets because they believed it would end conflict and bring peace to those around them. It also helped with fears like flying on planes. That said amulets are used for many things in Egyptians everyday life.
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MODERN DAY USE OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
CHARM BRACELETS, DECORATIONS
Paragraph 6&7: people still use amulets today just not for the same reason as Egyptians. Amulets today are used for decorative purposes or for people who still believe in evil spirits. Amulets are also worn when you wear charm bracelets, each charm was created because of amulets. Many people also wear crosses which kind of represent the Ankh except it doesn't have a handle. People that do rituals or ceremonies to other people may even use amulets with that procedure. Amulets are used for learning, you can do research on the. And learn a lot about them. There are so many ways that amulets are still used today and those are some of the ways.
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MODERN DAY USE OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
- Charms on charm bracelets originated from amulets.
- You can do research on amulets.
- Amulets are used for decorative purposes.
- People who still believe in evil spirits use amulets.
- We still use amulets just in a different way then Egyptians.
Paragraph 6&7: people still use amulets today just not for the same reason as Egyptians. Amulets today are used for decorative purposes or for people who still believe in evil spirits. Amulets are also worn when you wear charm bracelets, each charm was created because of amulets. Many people also wear crosses which kind of represent the Ankh except it doesn't have a handle. People that do rituals or ceremonies to other people may even use amulets with that procedure. Amulets are used for learning, you can do research on the. And learn a lot about them. There are so many ways that amulets are still used today and those are some of the ways.
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HISTORY OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
HOW DID THIS ALL START?
Paragraph 8&9: Amulets have been around for a long time. And their history is quite significant! It started from the book of the dead and all the spells you had to memorize. Embalmers would place amulets on the body to give protection to the person. Every time you use an amulet you have to recite a spell from the book of the dead. Amulets are also mean to bear or to carry. Many people use them and they are mostly used when someone has died. They use amulets because when you wear them it keeps you safe and protected through the afterlife and underworld.
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HISTORY OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
- Used for protection in afterlife and underworld.
- Amulets also mean to bear or to carry.
- Meant for the dead and living.
- A spell needs to be recited from the book of the dead
- Every amulet has a specific spell that you need to recite.
Paragraph 8&9: Amulets have been around for a long time. And their history is quite significant! It started from the book of the dead and all the spells you had to memorize. Embalmers would place amulets on the body to give protection to the person. Every time you use an amulet you have to recite a spell from the book of the dead. Amulets are also mean to bear or to carry. Many people use them and they are mostly used when someone has died. They use amulets because when you wear them it keeps you safe and protected through the afterlife and underworld.
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There are lots of things to know about Egyptian amulets. Firstly, many medicines and pills involved amulets. Secondly many people thought that when you wore an amulet, you would get magical powers. As well, an amulet was placed on the body where it's power would have the most effect. Lastly, there is seven categories to amulets, gods/goddesses, sacred animals, protection, artifact for living, for powers, of assimilation, possession, for offerings,and symbolism of materials.
Interesting facts
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Egyptian amulets
History, facts, purpose, modern use, kinds/powers.
Amulets are used all the time in the modern day because they were so important in Egypt. They meant a lot to them and were believed to protect a lot of people In their journey to the afterlife and underworld. I hope this presentation taught you something important about Egyptian amulets. Also to respect the ways the Egyptians use them.
This is the conclusion to my presentation
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