Egyptian Scarab Research Paper

The egyptian scarab is an artistic depiction of the indigenous Egyptian dung beetle. They were popular amulets and impression seals in ancient egypt. The scarab was recognized as a symbol of rebirth or regeneration. It is believed that the scarab represented the ability of the sun god Khepri, Ra to create his means of rebirth. This beetle was famous for its habit of rolling balls of dung in which to lay its eggs and push the balls across the sand, just as the egyptians believed that khepri renewed the sun. Beetles were very symbolic for egyptians because symbolized the restoration of life. There were several types of scarabs in ancient Egypt, such as heart scarabs, commemorative scarabs, and scarab amulets which everyone could afford and wear. …show more content…
For example, the heat scarab was placed on the mummy wrappings to provide a safe journey into the afterworld of the gods. The heart scarab was significant because it played an important role as amulets in the funerary accessories of the deceased. If the heart was found to be heavy with sin, they could not go on to the afterlife, but with the scarab, protection would be offered against the weighing of the heart ritual and it would be decided if they deserved mercy. Commemorative scarabs was created under royal supervision and carried several inscriptions that were all related to his queen, Tiye. This scarab was significant because it would create a personalized network. While the Scarab amulet could be carved from a variety of stones and held religious power and protective ability. Scarab amulets could be worn or chiseled into tomb walls. The “scarab amulet was commonly used as a dating tool”(Cooney) these items were important for recording important events and royal names in egypt. The scarab “represented the rebirth of the sun god and was therefore associated with cycles of masculine royal renewal, and, by extension, Egyptian political power system” (Cooney 5). The scarab was a symbol of status and