Amulets and Magic Charms

Egyptians wore amulets when they were alive. So did they when they died. They believed that the amulets have some kind of magic power to protect them from evils and bring good luck.

Amulets could be made from a variety of materials, such as a blue or green-glazed composition known as Egyptian faience, glass and some metals.

Some amulets came in the shapes or images of the Egyptian gods. Other amulets could have the image of animals whose qualities the wearer may wished to have. The human anatomy may also be used. For example, a foot would give the wearer the power of movement.

The most often used was 'The eye of Horus' which was also known as the 'wedjat eye'. It was used to protect the wearer from evil. The popular scarab, often used as a seal, symbolized rebirth.