Sa (hieroglyph)

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Tyet-(protection)
[ Knot of Isis ]
in hieroglyphs
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In ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic characters, the Tyet symbol meant "protection". Its perceived magical power made it a popular element of amulets and charms, and it was associated with several Egyptian gods, notably Tawaret and Bes.

The symbol's origin is uncertain; a number of possibilities have been suggested, including that it represented a papyrus life-jacket used by ancient Egyptian boatsmen. It is believed to be related to the ankh, which may represent an evolved or modified version of the Tyet.

Tyet (protection) amulet with 4 Djed amulets: Louvre Museum.
Tyet (protection) amulet with 4 Djed amulets: Louvre Museum.

The hieroglyph Tyet is also called Knot of Isis. Notable usage of the hieroglyph is with the alternating Djed–pillar, probably a combination of: protection–endurance. (Or possibly: protection/dominion.) Some examples were decorations of hieroglyphs, often within the ornamentation of furniture. The square, and cubic Canopic chest of Tutankhamun, with 4 jars, in two facing–pairs, had the following signs: Tyet-Tyet–Djed-Djed–Tyet-Tyet–Djed-Djed... at the base of each side.

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