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The Egyptian culture was rich in symbolism. Symbols were used for religious and magical purposes by both the living and the dead. Amulets were constructed to ward of danger or things of a negative nature. Talisman were used to bring desirable things to the owner.

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I prepared this PPT for UZTEA ( Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association) conference last year. I shared my experience how I motivate my pupils in the language through Egyptian symbols.

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The Egyptian culture was rich in symbolism. Symbols were used for religious and magical purposes by both the living and the dead. Amulets were constructed to ward of danger or things of a negative nature. Talisman were used to bring desirable things to the owner.

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SESEN LOTUS FLOWER

MAAT

COBRA

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Sesen Lotus flower This is a symbol of the sun, of creation and rebirth. Because at night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again. According to one creation myth it was a giant lotus which first rose out of the watery chaos at the beginning of time. From this giant lotus the sun itself rose on the first day. A symbol of Upper Egypt.  

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Represents truth, justice, morality and balance. Deities are often seen standing on this symbol, as if standing on a foundation of Maat. The Feather of Maat Balance or Justice The hearts of the deceased were weighed against her feather at the Judgment

The Goddess Isis and Maat

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The cobraProtection and symbol of Lower Egypt The cobra symbolized the divine protection of the Pharaoh. Originally the cobra appeared on the red crown of Lower Egypt. When two Lands were united, their two crowns were also united. The red crown combined with the white crown of Upper Egypt to become the double crown.

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Opens, creation, time, foundation, morality, appeared, divine, double

 A Lotus Flower. This is a symbol of the sun, of … and rebirth. Because at night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and … again. According to one creation myth it was a giant lotus which first rose out of the watery chaos at the beginning of … From this giant lotus the sun itself rose on the first day. A symbol of Upper Egypt.

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Opens, creation, time, foundation, morality, appeared, divine, double

Represents truth, justice, ... and balance. Deities are often seen standing on this symbol, as if standing on a … of Maat.The Feather of Maat Balance or Justice The hearts of the deceased were weighed against her feather at the Judgment.  

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Opens, creation, time, foundation, morality, appeared, divine, double

The Cobra

Protection and Symbol of Lower Egypt the cobra

symbolized the ... protection of the Pharaoh.

Originally the cobra … on the red crown

of Lower Egypt. When the Two Lands were united;

their two crowns were also united. The red crown

combined with the white crown of Upper Egypt to

become

the … crown.

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Symbol of eternal life. The gods are often seen holding an ankh to someone's lips this is considered to be an offering of "The Breath of Life".

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The Egyptians believed that during creation this hill rose out of the sea of chaos to create dry land. The idea of this hill rising had a profound effect on the Egyptians, being used as every thing from temple layouts to the possible inspiration behind the pyramids.

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A pool of water. The Egyptians portrayed bodies of water by means of equally spaced vertical wave lines. When these lines are enclosed by a rectangle it denotes a lake or pool. The Egyptians believed water was the primeval matter from which all creation began. Life in Egypt's desert climate depended on water, and a pool of water would be a great luxury. There are many tomb paintings that show the deceased drinking from a pool in the afterlife.

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A loop of rope that has no beginning and no end, it symbolized eternity. The sun disk is often depicted in the center of it. The shen also seems to be a symbol of protection.

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This is a symbol of power and dominion. The Was scepter is carried by deities as a sign of their power.

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Symbol of Fertility, Motherhood

Crescent- Among the most powerful of all lucky symbols, the crescent is especially lucky for young children and their mothers. In ancient Egypt, the crescent moon was the symbol of Isis, the Mother of the Gods. As the Queen of Egypt, Isis was the protector of motherhood, women, and healer of the sick. She also rules magic.

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A Symbol of Protection, Wisdom and Health

Designed to resemble the eye of a falcon, this symbol is also called the Eye of Ra. Horus, also known as the sun god Ra, was a falcon-headed sky god from ancient Egypt. He is associated with vitality, health and regeneration. Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis. His right eye was white, and represented the sun, and his left eye was black, and represented the moon.

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A Symbol of Creation, Strength and Transformation

  The Scarab personified the god, Khepri, a sun god associated with resurrection. As such, the large winged scarab and the heart scarab were considered good luck beetles and placed on mummies for protection against evil.

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Answer the questions:

What Uzbek symbols do you know?What do they represent?

What differences and similarities can you see between the Egyptian culture and the

Uzbek culture?

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The peach tree.In the east the peach symbolizes love. In

Surkhandarya’s village of Derbant the peach tree represents a symbol of love and fertility. It’s

fruit are esteemed as the food of magicians.

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The sun is the symbol of Uzbekistan in Olympic games. It’s also a symbol of sunny country of

Uzbekistan because of the climate of the country.

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In the East the tulip is a symbol of love. According to the ancient legend people picked tulips and give to lovers to show their loyalty.

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Symbol of protection. Girls made beads – amulets from this rose’s fruits to protect

themselves from demons.

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1.http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/topics/ancient-egypt

2. http://www.facebook.com/groups/egyptoloy/

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