Egyptian Civilization Series / Ancient Egyptian Text Wall Hanging

The back features a hymn to Medjed in ancient Egyptian script, introducing the nature of this deity. According to the Book of the Dead, Chapter 17, regarding Medjed: "I know the names of those destroyers, who are among the followers of Osiris. As for the god called Medjed, whose eyes shine, who speaks but is invisible, who circles the sky and predicts the flooding of the Nile." The front features our Lord Horus. Horus, the falcon-headed deity 𓅃, serves as the protector of the pharaohs in ancient Egyptian mythology and is a symbol of royal power. The right eye of Horus symbolizes the sun, representing the power to ward off suffering and overcome evil. The left eye of Horus symbolizes the moon, possessing the power to distinguish good from evil and to safeguard health and happiness. The ancient Egyptians also believed that the left eye of Horus held the power to resurrect the dead. Material: Faux cotton canvas Dimensions: 44 x 63 cm