Uraeus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jʊˈɹiː.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uraeus is a noun meaning A representation of the sacred asp, symbolising supreme power in ancient Egypt.
Meaning
A representation of the sacred asp, symbolising supreme power in ancient Egypt.
Example Sentences
In the small chamber opposite are Isis and Selket, and Nefertari's cartouche between two uraeuses.
In front is an inlaid cobra, the Royal uræus, and around the band are attached 15 rosettes, each composed of four flowers and four leaves of openwork inlaid.
even a fair amount of the gold His caravans returned from the Granite Mountains near the Red Sea, were now being fashioned by royal artisans into amulets, breast pieces, gold collars, bracelets, scarabs, uraei, even gold and silver shabti […].
Word Forms
- uraei
- uraeuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ureaus, assarius, androsphinx, aegis, heka, sphynx.
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