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The impact of the symbolism and iconography of the Ankh, sun-disk and Wadjet eye on modern (western) society

by Derick Coetzee

Institution:	University of South Africa
Year:	2017
Keywords:	Ancient Egyptian influence; Ancient Near Eastern influence; Ankh; Comparative perspective; Comparative studies; Coptic Church; Emic analysis; Iconography; Iconology; Modern culture; Neo-Pagans; Sun-disk; Wadjet eye
Posted:	02/01/2018
Record ID:	2162188
Full text PDF:	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/23328

Abstract

Ancient Egypt has long been a place of intrigue and mystery, being held in high esteem during ancient times. In modern times ancient Egypt has once again risen to such a position with many ancient Egyptian-based symbols and iconology being used in modern culture since its birth in the renaissance. Three easily identifiable and commonly used symbols are identified: the ankh, sun-disk and Wadjet Eye. This study attempts to evaluate and explore the extent of the influence of ancient Egyptian symbols and iconography on modern culture as a whole. This is achieved through emic analysis and comparative studies, comparing the context of the original ancient Egyptian symbols (in terms of their symbolic form, origins and meanings/usage) to the modern usage of the same symbols. A comparison between the contexts and usage of these three symbols in ancient Egypt and modern society shows that they are part of a wider trend of romanticising ancient cultures to enchant our modern culture.Advisors/Committee Members: Vermaak, Petrus Stefanus, 1956- (advisor).