Ajet

Ajet

Ajet is an Egyptian hieroglyph meaning the image of the Horizon and the Sun above it, its daily birth and setting. Thus, the idea of ​​sunrise and sunset is embodied. The circle in the center represents the Sun, and the shapes found at the base will symbolize Dew or mountains.

In ancient Egypt, this is the place where the sun rises and sets; it is often translated as "horizon" or "mountain of light". The most common symbol is Ajet, guarded by the god Aker, the god of the underworld, consisting of two lions who turned their backs on him, these lions personified yesterday and today, as well as the eastern and western horizons of the Egyptian underworld. ... The Ajet symbol has also been associated with the concepts of creation and rebirth.