Achet

Achet


 * Other Names:**

//Akhet//, Sun-in-the-Horizon Amulet

An amulet representing the rising sun on the horizon, the //Achet// was a sign of the sun-god Ra and was believed to protect the wearer, and to help with rebirth. It was also the symbol that Aker carried. The //Achet// was the circle of the sun, rising between two hills. The western hill was called //Manu// and the eastern hill //Bakhu//, and together they supported the whole sky. As an amulet, the //Achet// was made of carnelian, jasper, sandstone, faience, or glass.

Magical Amulets