Egyptian art

2 months ago | invaluable.com | Jessica Smith |Sonia Zhuravlyova |Egyptian art

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Last updated: 03.10.25 In ancient Egypt, amulets were seen as magical objects that were worn to ward off bad luck or bring about health, prosperity and protection. These talismans often took the shape of animals, such as scarab beetles, a symbol of rebirth and regeneration, hieroglyphs, such as the ankh, which stood for eternal life, or the shape of Egyptian deities, such as the goddess Isis.