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Egyptian Gold Pectoral

Egyptian Gold Pectoral



‎The manlike figure on this gold pectoral is the Egyptian god Shed, also known as “the Savior,” a deity highly regarded among the common people of Egypt. Portrayed here as a youth, he is identified with “Horus the Child.” Shed was noted for his power over snakes (note the snakes in his right hand) and crocodiles (this figure stands on a crocodile). The portrayal of a protective deity on this pectoral underscores the function of Egyptian pectorals as protective amulets.
‎Exod 28:15–30, Exod 39:8–21, 2 Sam 22:3, Isa 43:3
‎Image by Einsamer Schütze, from Wikimedia Commons. License: CC BY-SA 3.0

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