Eye of Horus

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Descripción

Motif of an almond-shape with a circle in the middle, representing a human eye seen frontally. It was first used in Ancient Egypt; generally was a symbol of protection and power.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300265835

Otros términos

  • oog van Horus [nl]
  • ojo de Horus [es]
  • eyes of Horus [en]
  • mystical eye [en]
  • eye of Ra [en]
  • Horus, eye of [en]
  • ojos de Horus [es]