POWERS AND KINDS OF EGYPTIAN AMULETS
Paragraph 2&3: There are many different amulets and they all have different meanings and powers. Egyptians believe the shape and colour often has a huge effect on the amulet. Firstly, an Ankh is known as a cross with a handle, it represents eternal life. The eye of Horus symbolizes protection, staying healthy and power. A Scarab is a bug that had a huge role in Egypt, it effected the civilization. Some other amulets are Hematite, which was worn to bring more courage when fighting in the battlefield. The unicorn amulet was meant to detect poisons in food or drinks. It also pieces the plans of enemies. As well there is a moon stone, which was used when wanting to see into the future, you were supposed to put it in your mouth when there was a full moon. The general colour they used for amulets were red, green, blue, yellow, black, and white. Every amulet had a different power.