The cobra was sacred to the goddess Wadjyt who came to represent Lower Egypt. The cobra is shown in front of royal crowns, protecting the king.

Copper alloy uraeus from small statue. The uraeus was a cobra goddess who protected the king and was a an emblem of royalty. She was mythologically the fire spitting Eye of Re.

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543371

Title

The cobra was sacred to the goddess Wadjyt who came to represent Lower Egypt. The cobra is shown in front of royal crowns, protecting the king.

Object Type

Image

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