Eye of Horus Rainbow Bells

Description

Eye of Horus Rainbow Bells

The Eye of Horus—also known as left wedjat eye or udjat eye, specular to the Eye of Ra (right wedjat eye)—is a concept and symbol in ancient Egyptian religion that represents well-being, healing, and protection. It was one of the most common motifs for amulets, remaining in use from the Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BC) to the Roman period (30 BC – 641 AD)—and even till today. To some extent, this symbol was adopted by the people of regions neighbouring Egypt, such as Syria, Canaan, and especially Nubia.

The Eye of Horus derives from the mythical conflict between the god Horus with his rival Set, in which Set tore out or destroyed one or both of Horus’s eyes and the eye was subsequently healed or returned to Horus with the assistance of another deity, such as Thoth. Horus subsequently offered the eye to his deceased father Osiris, and its revitalizing power sustained Osiris in the afterlife. The Eye of Horus was thus equated with funerary offerings, as well as with all the offerings given to deities in temple ritual.

Bells can be used for a number of reasons, both in everyday and spiritual practices. Bells can be placed on doors to welcome in guests, or, according to some beliefs, rung at thresholds to ward off evil spirits. They can be used as sound therapy to clear a room’s energy and at the start of a meditation to call in peace and focus, or simply hung in an open window for pleasant background noise. Traditionally, bells were used to mark special occurrences, so the next time you surpass a life goal or even just make it through a difficult day, try ringing a bell to celebrate the occasion!

• Material: Brass
• Dimensions: Approx. Length 33 cm