Posted by Christine L on 30th Jun 2015
Horus was an ancient sky god whose eyes were said to be the sun and the moon. An ancient myth describes a battle between Horus and another man, Set, in which Horus´ right eye was torn out and Set lost his testicles! Thoth(another man) magically restored Horus´ eye, at which point it was given the name “Wadjet”, meaning whole. In this myth it is specifically stated that it is Horus´ left eye which has… Read more
Posted by Christine L on 29th Jun 2015
The horseshoe is one of the most recognized symbols for good luck.The way the horseshoe is hung and displayed means two things. Some believe that when the horseshoe is in upward position, like a “U”, it holds all the good luck and powers it brings. For them, hanging it upside down would mean that its powers would fall away… they take it as bad luck. However, others might believe the opposite. Like when it is in downward(upside down), they believe… Read more
Posted by Christine L on 24th Jun 2015
Did you know an elephant is more than just an animal? For many different cultures, a elephant symbolizes different things. In many African cultures, the elephant is a symbol of strength and power. It’s praised for its size, longevity, stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty. In South Africa, they use elephant tusks in their coat of arms to represent wisdom, strength, moderation and eternity. Also, elephants symbolize… Read more
