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uraeus (n.)
A serpent, or serpent's head and neck, represented on the front of the headdresses of divinities and sovereigns as an emblem of supreme power.
uraeus Sentence Examples
- The pharaoh's scepter was adorned with a golden uraeus, symbolizing his divine power.
- The uraeus atop the Queen's crown represented her connection to the gods and her authority as ruler.
- The depiction of a mother cobra with an extended uraeus on temple walls protected the temple inhabitants from evil.
- The uraeus on the forehead statue of Tutankhamun symbolized his status as the son of Horus.
- The gods Horus and Set were often depicted with uraeuses to signify their celestial rivalry.
- The uraeus was believed to possess a venom that could kill with a single bite.
- Egyptian artisans crafted intricate uraeuses out of precious metals and gemstones.
- The uraeus was an essential element in the pharaoh's ceremonial headdress, known as the Atef Crown.
- The uraeus served as a protective amulet against negative forces and evil spirits.
- The image of the uraeus continued to be used as a symbol of power and divinity in ancient Egypt for centuries.
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A serpent, or serpent's head and neck, represented on the front of the headdresses of divinities and sovereigns as an emblem of supreme power.
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The pharaoh's scepter was adorned with a golden uraeus, symbolizing his divine power.
The uraeus atop the Queen's crown represented her connection to the gods and her authority as ruler.
The depiction of a mother cobra with an extended uraeus on temple walls protected the temple inhabitants from evil.
The uraeus on the forehead statue of Tutankhamun symbolized his status as the son of Horus.
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