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Egyptian winged sun

Egyptian winged sun

The winged sun, dating back to the days of the old kingdom, represents divinity, dominion, and authority. It is one of the earliest symbols of Ancient Egypt. The symbol is Bendeti, he appears in several temples to represent Begedti, the god of the midday sun. In addition, people used it as an amulet against evil. The sign has a Urey bordering on both sides.