The Eye of Horus and the Ankh are two of the most famed Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Both of these symbols have significant meaning.

The Ankh symbolizes life, wisdom and hidden knowledge. The creation of life is represented by the loop which is the female reproductive organ. The vertical line below the loop is the male reproductive organ in union with the female reproductive organ. The horizontal lines represent outstretched arms of the child created from the union of male and female.

The Eye of Horus was a powerful protection symbol from Ancient Egypt. It is also known as the Wedjat . The Eye of Horus was a sacred symbol said to protect anything behind it. It is the “All seeing Eye”. It is a symbol of great god power. Many people wear the Eye of Horus as an amulet to protect themselves from envious and ill-wishing people.