Culture: Egyptian
The winged sun disk is a symbol of divinity, royalty, and power. It is often associated with the Egyptian creator god Ra. It features a solar disk flanked by two outstretched wings, symbolizing the omnipresence of the sun and its protective qualities. This symbol was frequently used in architecture, adorning the entrances of temples to offer protection and blessings from the gods.
The winged sun disk symbolizes:
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Actually, these are the winds of Horus, the god of time, ergo the English word ‘hours.’ He is always depicted with stork wings, and stokes symbolize spring, a time of renewals and new babies coming into the world of cats and humans. Horus was first worshiped in 3050 BC, while Ra came around 2600 BC. As with everything in Ancient Egypt, even faith evolved and devolved, and gods rose and fell with dynasties, most of them turned into ruins today, robbed of their dignity. That’s how we know about them through archaeology set in stone. If we want our stories to survive the sands of time, we better chisel them instead of printing them on paper that burns faster than dry grass. Godspeed!
Thank you for the additional information!