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Post by AndyF on Oct 5, 2009 8:01:04 GMT
A friend of mine has a keen interest in symbols and asked me a few questions about the Eye of Horus. I didn't have a clue Given that the eye is normally depicted on its own, does either eye have any special significance? What would be the implication of displaying the right eye instead of the left, and vice versa? Just to add to the confusion, when we talk about the left eye and the right eye, would that be from the viewers perspective, or Horus'? I apologise if this is posted in the wrong place. I'm aware its of little relevence to most of the forums on this site, but I seem to recall there being a few amature Egyptologists amongst the membership who may be able to help. I've narrowed it down to either "talking chaff" and "esoteric -non masonic", and taken a punt. Thanks
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Post by Augur on Oct 5, 2009 11:59:53 GMT
A friend of mine has a keen interest in symbols and asked me a few questions about the Eye of Horus. I didn't have a clue Given that the eye is normally depicted on its own, does either eye have any special significance? What would be the implication of displaying the right eye instead of the left, and vice versa? Yes. Both are the eye and markings sometimes found on a peregrine falcon. The symbolism of the Eye varies depending on the dynastic period. Originally associated with Horus and the Moon (his partially blinded eye), but later with the Sun, healing and royal power. In later periods as well, the left Eye is associated with Thoth and represents the Moon. Interestingly enough, the symbol for the Eye was used to denote medicines and apothecaries and a corrupted form of the symbol is still used today, the ℞ The Eye of Horus was also a mathematical icon for problem solving, as so: Just to add to the confusion, when we talk about the left eye and the right eye, would that be from the viewers perspective, or Horus'? Unless you're Horus, it's depicted as you looking at it. S&F
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Post by lauderdale on Oct 5, 2009 13:28:18 GMT
I don't begin to understand all the mathematical matters posted here. Math was never my subject but words are so I thought I'd post this for the guidance of others like myself who wouldn't know what to do with a Quadratic Equation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eye of Horus Tattoo - Few Egyptian symbols enjoy as much popularity in modern tattoo symbolism as the Eye of Horus does today. However, it was easily 4,000 years ago that this amulet symbol first acquired its positive powers. Among the ancient Egyptians, the legend of Horus, the god with the head of a falcon, was well known. He was the son of Isis, the great matriarchal magician, and Osiris, the greatest of the gods. But Osiris had been murdered by Seth, his own son and the brother of Horus. In a conflict between Horus and Seth over the throne, Horus defeated his brother but his left eye (which was the moon – his right eye was the sun) was plucked out in the battle. The god Thoth was able to restore the eye though, which explained to the ancient Egyptians the reason for the waxing and waning of the moon. The Egyptian word wedjat means “the sound one” and the restored Eye of Horus is thus also known as the wedjat eye. Its first use as an amulet was actually performed by Horus himself who offered it to his dead father Osiris, restoring him to life. The great healing and protective powers of the wedjat eye as an amulet were widely known and believed as early as the Old Kingdom (2300 B.C.E.). Large numbers of them were often placed among the wrappings of mummies in addition to being worn as pendants and rings. The unique form of the eye, with the downward spiraling element which starts at the forward corner is taken from the distinctive facial markings of hawks. The most common colors used for the amulets were blue and green since these represented regeneration to the ancient Egyptian. As Horus came to symbolize the forces of good and light, while his vanquished brother Seth came to represent the forces of evil and darkness, the wedjat eye also grew to stand for the constant struggle between the two. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ www.helium.com/items/696791-the-deeper-meaning-of-the-eye-of-horus--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- www.eye-of-horus.com/
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Post by magusmasonica on Oct 5, 2009 18:24:00 GMT
"Set, the Egyptian god of Darkness, is the Divine origin of the Word Xeper. Set's name ultimately means the "Separator" or "Isolator." His chief enemies are the gods of Stasis and Mindlessness. The first of these is Osiris, Death himself. Set's slaying of Osiris has a twofold significance for the seeker of Xeper. Firstly this represents the slaying of old thought patterns, the dethroning of those internal gods that we have received from society. On a second level this was the act by which Set, alone of all the gods of ancient Egypt, became deathless. " Don Webb
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Post by AndyF on Oct 8, 2009 7:49:15 GMT
Thanks
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Post by Nosameerf on Oct 8, 2009 8:48:42 GMT
The Eye of Horus was also a mathematical icon for problem solving... Very interesting.
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Post by blackberry on Oct 8, 2009 11:39:55 GMT
I have heard speak of the 'eye of horus' being a reference to the Monotomic gold or MFKZT substance that the egyptians venerated as making them God-like and imortal. This was apparently later referred to as ORMUS or Manna by the hebrews. Worth a google search if you have never come across it. Very interesting stuff.
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