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Question by  mandam7 (56)

What was the significance of scarabs in ancient Egypt?

Were they live or just jewels?

 
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Answer by  Erynn (1651)

The hieroglyph had meanings connected to 'becoming'. It was the protector of writing. They believed the beetles to be only male and self-reproducing, thus representing Khepri and the sun.

 
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