Hieroglyphic Expressions
Some Egyptian phrases and expressions were so common that they had their own hieroglyphs.
This was very much like shorthand and examples of them can be found on tombs and sarcophaguses.
Hieroglyphic Symbols
| Expression Hieroglyph | Hieroglyph Meaning |
|---|---|
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King of Upper and Lower Egypt (coronation name) |
|
May she be given Life |
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Lord of the two Lands |
|
Living Forever |
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Lord of the Throne of two Lands |
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Forever and Ever |
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Son of Ra |
|
Given Life, like Ra, forever |
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the Good God |
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Life, Prosperity, Health |
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Beloved of …. |
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True of Voice (i.e. vindicated by Osiris – dead) |
|
Lady of the two Lands) |
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Son of the King, Prince …. |
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Great Royal Wife (usually seen above Queen’s cartouche) |
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Daughter of the King, Princess… |
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Given Life! (this is usually seen after or below cartouches) |
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of his own body |