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uraeus

UK
/jʊəˈreɪ.əs/
US
/jʊˈreɪ.əs/

Translations

uraeusnoun
uraei
pl
UK
/jʊəˈreɪ.əs/
US
/jʊˈreɪ.əs/
The uraeus was a symbol of sovereignty in ancient Egypt.
Урай был символом суверенитета в Древнем Египте.

Definitions

uraeusnoun
A representation of the sacred serpent, an emblem of sovereignty in ancient Egypt, often depicted on the headdresses of deities and pharaohs.
The pharaoh's crown was adorned with a uraeus, symbolizing his divine authority.
In ancient Egyptian religion, the cobra goddess Wadjet when depicted rearing up as a protective deity.
In myth, the uraeus is said to breathe fire against the pharaoh’s foes.
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