Wedjat-eye

The lunar eye of Re which was stolen by Seth, and associated with Thoth who healed it upon its return, was also sometimes used as an amulet. A pair of Wedjat eyes on a coffin or tomb were used to protect the dead against the evil eye. See also evil eye.

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