An Egyptian Poem from 2000 B.C.

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Famous couple of ancient Egypt: Osiris (flanked by Horus on the left)
and Isis on the right  (22nd dynasty, Louvre, Paris)

       While I was going through my notes, I found an old poem that I recorded long time ago. Actually it is a love poem and I am not such a big fan of those but this one is almost the only one that I keep because it is short and I find it very sincere. Here it is:

                                     "My heart is in harmony  with thy heart

                                      And I can not tear myself away from thy beauty...

                                      Only thy sigh gives life to my heart,

                                      Now that I found thee,

                                      Let Aten make you mine in eternity."

 

Source: "Art and History of Egypt. 5000 Years of Civilisation". Bonechi. p. 20.

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Chainmail Pendant With Amethyst Stone (along with another friend of mine "Sobek")

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      I used Byzantine pattern in this piece, connected it around a bigger ring and attached an amethyst stone in the center.
       In the picture there is also a character from my reptile collection. His name is "Sobek". Some of you may remember that name from Egyptian mythology. He is one of the gods in ancient Egypt and is depicted as a crocodile-headed man with a feathered crown, rarely as a full crocodile. In times of need he gives the pharaoh fortitude and strength. He also protects him from all harm, especially evil magic.

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