Ancient Egyptian culture developed over thousands of years, and it remains a subject of great interest to historians today. Although hieroglyphics are among Egypt’s best-known cultural symbols, there is much more to explore. The Eye of Horus is a symbol of healing and protection. It is usually shown as a left eye with an eyebrow and facial markings that resemble those of a falcon. The meaning of this pattern comes from a myth about the Egyptian gods.

  古埃及文化歷經數千年的發展,至今仍是歷史學家極為感興趣的研究主題。雖然象形文字是埃及最廣為人知的文化符號之一,但還有更多值得探索的內容。荷魯斯之眼是治癒和守護的象徵。它通常被描繪成一隻左眼,帶有眉毛和類似獵鷹的臉部紋路。這個圖案的涵義源自於一個關於埃及諸神的神話。

 

生活必備字詞:

sth of interest  引起興趣的事物

healing n. 治癒,痊癒

facial a. 臉部的

 

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本文節錄自《常春藤生活英語》雜誌,完整內容請見七月號。

 

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