CAMELOT FANTASIES

Wadjet

Wadjet was worshiped as a cobra and was often included in royal insignia as a symbol of sovereignty over Egypt. She was seen as the protector of the living Horus – the pharaoh. Wadjet was painted as poised and ready to strike at any potential enemy of the pharaoh. She was sometimes also depicted as a woman with two snake heads. Depiction of Wadjet with a sun disc is known as the uraneus, a popular emblem adorning the crowns of ancient Egypt rulers.





Hathor

Hathor was the cow goddess who was associated with dancing and music but she was also known as the Lady of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld. She was very popular among ancient Egyptians and was seen as wise, gentle and affectionate to both the living and dead. She protected women during pregnancy and childbirth, and was also worshiped as goddess as fertility. Hathor was most often portrayed as a woman with cow horns featuring uraneus (Wadjet and sun disc).