>
Sah
The symbol for protection, the Sah most often appears as a prophylactic amulet on personal items, or in identification with Deities who have a protective nature such as Theouris (TaWaret). The Sah symbol is thought to represent a folded mat.
Shen
The Shen is the symbol for eternity and is used especially in the sense of eternal existence. The Shen is often shown grasped in the talons of the Vulture Goddess and of the Falcon God. The Shen is most familiar however in its elongated form as the “Cartouche”, in which the names of Kings are written (or today, any name).
Sekhem
The Sekhem scepter represents magic and supernatural power, especially that of the Ancestors. The Sekhem scepter was associated with the cult of the Ancestors and was used in propitiary rites. In addition in Egyptian artwork the deceased is normally shown holding the sekhem scepter when depicted as an Ancestor receiving offerings. Sekhem is also the base of the name of the great Goddess Sekhemet, who was associated with magic and Ancestral powers. The Sekhem symbol depicts an actual ritual wand that was used in mortuary ceremonies.
The Sekhem scepter represents magic and supernatural power, especially that of the Ancestors. The Sekhem scepter was associated with the cult of the Ancestors and was used in propitiary rites. In addition in Egyptian artwork the deceased is normally shown holding the sekhem scepter when depicted as an Ancestor receiving offerings. Sekhem is also the base of the name of the great Goddess Sekhemet, who was associated with magic and Ancestral powers. The Sekhem symbol depicts an actual ritual wand that was used in mortuary ceremonies.