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Eternal Egypt: Stela of Sheri
This stela is adorned at the top with the two sacred Udjat eyes of protection with the Shen, the symbol of universal power, between them. Sen-Thoth, son of the deceased, stands before his father carrying a libation vase in his right hand...
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Eternal Egypt: Amulet in the Form of a Cow
The gold cow might have been used as an amulet or a piece of inlay. Attached to its neck is a sistrum, which is a musical rattle and symbol of the goddess Hathor. In Ancient Egypt, the cow is Hathor's sacred animal.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Griffin
In heraldry, the griffin is a fabulous animal, with the head and forefeet of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. The head is represented with pricked ears, symbolical of its vigilance. In mythology, the griffin was a...
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Science Kids: Science Images: New Zealand Brown Kiwi
A male brown Kiwi is seen carefully walking over leaves and twigs on the ground in an area located in the North Island of New Zealand. The kiwi is a flightless bird and a national symbol of New Zealand. They lay eggs that are bigger than...