Wedjat Eye

myth /mɪθ/ noun
1. a traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
2. a widely held but false belief or idea.

"Look!" he speaks in exitement "Another picture of the Eye! Here it is chiseled on the door!" His fingers slowly follow the faded lines and beams chiseled in a radial pattern. Sir Howard Carter, working as Chief Inspector of the Egyptian Antiquities Service (EAS) makes a note in his black leather notebook and carefully uses a piece of charcoal to rub a copy of the shape in relief to the paper. While scratching frantically over the piece of paper, he elaborates about the eye and how it might obliterate everyone who would be unfortunate to be cought in the rays. "How wonderfull would it be to actually find it?" he mumbles to no one in particular.

Summary

He or she who has possession of the Wedjat Eye can destroy mountains, level armies with a forcefull beam of light. Similar to the sun.
strangely the Mayas had the same symbol and also said that it could destroy. This is never uncovered or researched.

Historical Basis

The myth is based on usage of a Wedjat Eye:
The Eye of Ra, in ancient Egyptian mythology is known as a object that the sun god Ra used a violent force that subdues his enemies. Most notably it is used in the Battle of Djahy, by king Ramses III (battle of the Delta.) and he supposedly used the Eye to win the war.

Spread

The Battle of the Delta was an important battle to protect Egypt and its riches. Winning the battle ended the invading seafaring army that had already conquered the Hittite, Mycenaeans and Mitanni kingdoms.

Variations & Mutation

The Eye is depicted in many colors and shapes and even pictured as a staff with a golden ball (sun) on top. one specific mentioned Wedjat Eye is the Eye of Ra, the only Wedjat Eye that has a name. The detailed drawings made by Sir Howard Carter will later point out a significant detail.

Cultural Reception

The egyptians where known for their technical knowledge and high standards in warfare. Most people who heard of this eye where believing it was an actor of the Egyptian gods.

In Literature

the Wedjat Eye is described and found several times in hieroglyphs, but never understood. It would be until much later that the minute details will point out that there are at least three different Eyes.

In Art

there are many egyptian copie4s of articles found. The eye is painted by numerous people and used as Art Nouveau basics.

Date of First Recording

around 1200 BC

Date of Setting

1147BC