Wadjet Amulet (Eye of Horus), unknown maker from Egypt
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The Udjat-eye, or eye of Horus, was one of the most popular amulets in Ancient Egypt, and helped promote the health and wellbeing of its owner. According to myth, the eye of the god Horus was stolen by his spiteful uncle Seth. This act sent the world into disorder, which wasn’t restored until the eye was returned to Horus.
The Udjat-eye, or eye of Horus, was one of the most popular amulets in Ancient Egypt, and helped promote the health and wellbeing of its owner. According to myth, the eye of the god Horus was stolen by his spiteful uncle Seth. This act sent the world into disorder, which wasn’t restored until the eye was returned to Horus.
The Udjat-eye, or eye of Horus, was one of the most popular amulets in Ancient Egypt, and helped promote the health and wellbeing of its owner. According to myth, the eye of the god Horus was stolen by his spiteful uncle Seth. This act sent the world into disorder, which wasn’t restored until the eye was returned to Horus.
The Udjat-eye, or eye of Horus, was one of the most popular amulets in Ancient Egypt, and helped promote the health and wellbeing of its owner. According to myth, the eye of the god Horus was stolen by his spiteful uncle Seth. This act sent the world into disorder, which wasn’t restored until the eye was returned to Horus.
