Crook and flail
The crook and flail were symbols used in ancient Egyptian society. They were originally the attributes of the deity Osiris that became insignia of pharaonic authority. The shepherd's crook stood for kingship and the flail for the fertility of the land.
Pantheon: Egyptian Culture: Ancient Egyptian Civilization: Ancient Egypt Period: 3100 BCE – 400 CE
Source: Wikipedia
Sources & Notes
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crook_and_flail
Discussion
Discussion
No comments yet
Start the discussion — sign in to leave a comment.
Join the Discussion
Join the discussion
Sign in to leave a comment or review.
Sign InorCreate an account