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Importance

The term Isisblut goes to the meeting formula " your blood is yours, Isis " and later in a modified form "o blood of Isis " in the Egyptian Book of the Dead. About the original meaning of the sign, however, is not known. There is evidence already in the Old Kingdom as a sacred symbol. In the New Kingdom, however, there is a clear relationship to the goddess Isis, and in the late period bears this character as a garment nodes. The binding and loosening knots was also in the magic of ancient Egypt is of great importance.

Examples of the use

The Isis knot found different uses, but mainly as an amulet or as decor.

  • As an amulet, it turned for pregnant and birthing women a very significant protection dar. It was also given to the deceased and the set " Clarified" ( Maa- Cheru ) around the neck. Spell 156 of the Egyptian Book of the Dead not only determine what material it should be made ​​( carnelian or jasper ), but also gives instructions for the application that is specified in a so-called postscript to saying:
  • Add decorations on temple walls or sarcophagi, the icon is getting back together with the djed pillar or the ankh sign, the djed pillar the god Osiris and Isis knot symbolizes the goddess Isis. Both symbols in conjunction with the Proverbs 155 for Djed pillar and 156 for Isis knot to protect the deceased by the magic power of Isis.:
  • Nefertari, the Great Royal Wife of Ramses II is, repeatedly mapped in its grave QV66 in the Valley of the Queens in a robe that is tied with a red Isis knot.
  • A Senetspiel Amenhotep III. , Which was found in the grave WV22, is decorated on the outer sides with Isis knot.

Extreme Shrine of Tutankhamen

Queen Nefertari in QV66

Isis knot with the throne name of Seti I.

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