Collection: Egyptian
Egyptian hieroglyphics are arguably one of the most famous examples of symbolism across history. Created by the ancient Egyptians, this served as their formal writing system. These symbols are not just phonetic sounds or symbols. In fact, they are a combination of different elements. As it was agreed among Egyptologists, hieroglyphics are a “complex system” that encompasses “figurative, symbolic, and phonetic all at once.” For many Egyptians, this form of writing was seen as the “words of God” and thus used by priests.
