Symbols of Ancient Egypt: The Uadyet Eye
The Uadyet, also known as Wadjet, is one of the best-known symbols of ancient Kemet (Egypt) and yet one of the most misunderstood today. The Eye of Horus is much more than it seems and cannot be limited to a phrase or a concept. First of all, it should be noted that its name is Uadyet, and it has multiple functions: 1- As the current conception of the Eye of Horus (Heru), due to the fact that Heru lost his left eye in the battle with his brother Set (also known as Suti) and it was Thoth (Yehuti) who restored it, returning its functionality, as narrated in formula 17 of the Book of the Dead. At the same time, Heru offered it to his father Osiris (Usir) to restore his sight. However, the eye is not always completely restored. His wounded eye is the moon, which grows as Heru's eye heals to full circumference, decreasing again as the eye weakens. For this reason, it was frequently used as a protective amulet. His right eye is the sun and also known as the Eye of Ra. 2- As a mathematica...