In Egyptian mythology, Horus, son of Osiris, lost his left eye during a battle with Seth for the throne of Egypt. Thoth, the god of wisdom, restored it, transforming this eye into a symbol of ...

Here's a deeper dive into other lotus flower meanings: Purity. Because the lotus flower emerges from the water without mud, muck, or debris, it's often seen as the ultimate symbol of purity.

Here are 30 spiritual symbols and their unique meanings. Humans have a long list of symbols used for spirituality. ... Another Egyptian symbol, this one can be interpreted in many ways.

Archaeologists restoring the 1,800-year-old Temple of Khnum in Esna uncovered zodiac symbols and constellations on the ceiling, photos show.

According to the Egyptian antiquities ministry statement, "These symbols are not phonetic writing, but appear to provide the intellectual background for moving from depictions of the natural world ...

Because an estimated 40 per cent of Egyptians cannot read or write, the country has come up with a unique way - household and other symbols - for distinguishing candidates in the ballot booth.