Scarab (scarab)

Scarab - This is a beetle sacred to the ancient Egyptians, the personification of the Egyptian fore-god Chepri (the god of the rising sun). These important beetles for Egypt are known for their unusual habit of rolling balls of dung even larger than their actual size. This beetle sun symbol and the deity Chepri through a ball of dung rolling on it - just as the morning sun moves along the horizon.

Images of scarabs can often be found on many necklaces and medallions. These ornaments were and are still used today as an amulet. bringing good luck as well as providing protection. Scarabs can be made from a variety of materials, including carnelian, lapis lazuli, soapstone, basalt, earthenware, limestone, slate, turquoise, ivory, resin, turquoise, amethyst, and bronze.