Unveiling the Sacred Secrets: Ten Powerful Symbols That Shaped Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Another emblem of divine authority was the Was Scepter, a long staff often shown in the hands of gods or powerful rulers. It symbolized control over chaos and the ability to govern with both guidance and force. Although the scepter is closely connected with gods such as Anubis and Set, pharaohs also used it to declare their status as leaders favored and supported by the gods.