The Scarab Beetle : the Amulet of Eternal Life of Tutankhamun

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In the ancient world of Egypt, insects carried deep and secret meanings.
Of all the insects, the scarab beetle was the most admired and appreciated by the Egyptians.
It is not just an insect that lives in the desert, it is a symbol of death, birth, resurrection and eternal life.
A scarab beetle is an insect that rolls a ball of dung or clay containing its eggs. She pushes her hind legs into her burrow, where she hatches eggs and releases larvae. The ancient Egyptians saw this act as an example of creation, renewal and life.
They also associated it with the sun god Ra, who walks in the sky like a fireball, disappears at night, and then reappears in the morning.
Therefore, they made amulets in the shape of the scarab beetle from stone, vines or metal, and engraved the names of kings, gods or talismans on them. They used them as seals, decorations, gifts or talismans to protect the living and the dead. The scarab beetle represented strength, protection and new life for those who carried it.
One of the most famous amulets found was the amulet of the scarab beetle owned by King Tutankhamun, who ruled Egypt. In the XIV century BC. This amulet is made of gold, silver, coral, lapis lazuli, turquoise and carniol. The scarab beetle is shown holding between its front legs the sun disk, with wings spread on its sides. On the back is written the name of the king in hieroglyphics.
This amulet symbolizes the close relationship between the king and the sun god. The king is the son of the sun, and he is the one who maintains the order of the universe and protects Egypt from enemies. Just as the sun renews itself every day, so the king renews his life after his death. Just as the scarab beetle carries its eggs in a ball, so the king carries his soul in the disk of the sun. Just as the scarab beetle spreads its wings, so does the king spread his power and glory.