The book The book of Talismans Amulets And Zodiacal Gems was written by author William Thomas Pavitt Here you can read free online of The book of Talismans Amulets And Zodiacal Gems book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The book of Talismans Amulets And Zodiacal Gems a good or bad book?
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THE COLLAR AMULET (Illustrations Nos. 83, 84, Plate VI) was a symbol of Isis, and was worn to procure her protection and the strength of her son Horus. In both examples the head of the Hawk appears, this bird being attributed to Horus as well as to Ra. This collar, which was made of gold, was engraved with words of power and seems to have been chiefly used as a funeral amulet. THE SMA (Illustration No. 85, Plate VI) was a favourite Amulet from the dawn of Egyptian his- tory, and is frequently u...sed in various forms of decorated art. It was symbolical of Union and Stability of Affection, and was worn to strengthen love and friendship and ensure physical happiness and faithfulness. THE LADDER is a symbol of Horus, and was worn to secure his assistance in overcoming and surmounting difficulties in the material world, as well as to form a connection with the Heaven world, or Land of Light. The earliest traditions 72 THE BOOK OF TALISMANS place this Heaven world above the earth, its floor being the sky, and to reach this a ladder was deemed necessary.
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