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Scarab - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scarab beetle may refer to: •A beetle of the family Scarabaeidae •A dung beetle, especially the Scarabaeus sacer worshipped by the ancient Egyptians as an embodiment of the god Khepri (an amulet ma...
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Scarab artifact - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The scarab is generally associated with old Egypt which indeed made this beetle their most important religious symbol; however, scarabs and other beetles have been worshiped in various ways from Prehistory.
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Appearance: The particular species of beetle represented in the numerous ancient Egyptian amulets and works of art was commonly the large sacred scarab (Scarabaeus sacer). This beetle was famous for his habit of rolling balls of dung along the ground and depositing them in its burrows.
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The Egyptian scarab beetle - a symbol of rebirth. Scarab dung beetles roll their dung, symbolising the sun travelling through the heavens. Scarab beetles were associated with the god Khepri. Heart scarabs used for protection during Weighing of the Heart ceremony. ... Scarab Beetles in Ancient Egypt...
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