Uraeus – Sacred Emblem That Symbolized Sovereignty, Royalty, Deity And Divine Authority In The Land Of Pharaohs

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com -  The king wore the Uraeus on a wreath or on his crown during the Middle Kingdom. It symbolized the ruler's legitimacy and was represented by a rearing cobra with an inflated hood.

It is also of great importance to certain symbols how they are placed. Therefore, the vertical positioning and higher elevation of the emblem – in this case, that of Uraeus, means spiritual superiority.

Generally, the emblem of Uraeus (from the Greek 'Ouraios - at its end') is a stylized, simple form of the Egyptian cobra, symbolizing sovereignty, royalty, deity, and divine authority in Ancient Egypt.

The Pharaohs wore it as a head ornament: either with the body of the goddess Wadjet atop their heads or as a crown encircling their heads. It indicated the protection of Wadjet and strengthened the pharaoh's claim to the country. While placed on the Pharaoh's head, the Uraeus was part of the ruler's crown.

 

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