Ancient Egyptian winged sun

The winged sun (sometimes known as Behedeti or Heru-Behdet, a name of Horus) is a symbol in ancient Egyptian religion associated with divinity, royalty, and power in ancient Egypt.[1] the symbol is attested from the Old Kingdom (Sneferu, 26th century BC ) The winged sun is symbolic also of the eternal soul. When placed above the temple doors it served as a reminder to the people of their eternal nature.[2][3] The Winged Sun was linked to the falcon god Horus, however, it was also associated with the sun god Ra,[1] with the wings of Horus, and the omnipotence of Ra.[4]

The winged sun, a typical spread-wing motif in ancient Egyptian art
  • The winged sun on the ceiling to the entrance to the temple of Ramses III
    The winged sun on the ceiling to the entrance to the temple of Ramses III
  • Heru-Behdeti ("Horus of Behedet") as a winged sun disk on the cornice of a pylon at the temple of Edfu
    Heru-Behdeti ("Horus of Behedet") as a winged sun disk on the cornice of a pylon at the temple of Edfu
  • The winged sun over the temple von Kom Ombo
    The winged sun over the temple von Kom Ombo
  • Relief of the winged sun in the temple of Hathor
    Relief of the winged sun in the temple of Hathor
  • The winged sun in the Dendera Hathor Te[mple Complex
    The winged sun in the Dendera Hathor Te[mple Complex

See also

References
  1. Rhys, Dani (2020-11-22). "What Was the Winged Sun in Egyptian Mythology?". Symbol Sage. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  2. Posted by Spydaman13 on November 12, 2011 at 9:00am; Blog, View. "Illuminati Sun Symbolism -- Auto Logos, Winged Solar-Disk (Part 3/3)". 12160.info. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  3. "Adventist Logo Change". The Straight Testimony. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  4. "Papyrus Painting: Golden Winged Solar Disc". www.fromcairo.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
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