The Eye of Horus in Ancient Egypt

The Eye of Horus (formerly 'Eye of the Moon' or 'Eye of Ra') is called the 'Udjat' in the ancient Egyptian Language. It is an ancient Egyptian symbol and emblem with amulet properties, used to protect against envy, evil spirits, harmful animals, and disease. It is adorned in the form of a necklace as it expresses royal power derived from the gods Horus or Ra. It is a solar symbol, which ...