I prepared this PPT for UZTEA ( Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association) conference last year. I shared my experience how I motivate my pupils in the language through Egyptian symbols.

1. The Egyptian culture was rich in symbolism. Symbols
were used for religious and magical purposes by both the
living and the dead. Amulets were constructed to ward of
danger or things of a negative nature.
Talisman were used to bring desirable things to the owner.

2. SESEN LOTUS FLOWER
MAAT
COBRA

3. Sesen Lotus flower
This is a symbol of the
sun, of creation and
rebirth. Because at
night the flower closes
and sinks underwater,
at dawn it rises and
opens again. According
to one creation myth it
was a giant lotus which
first rose out of the
watery chaos at the
beginning of time.
From this giant lotus
the sun itself rose on
the first day. A symbol
of Upper Egypt.

4. Represents truth, justice, morality and balance. Deities
are often seen standing on this symbol, as if standing on
a foundation of Maat.
The Feather of Maat Balance or Justice The hearts
of the deceased were weighed against her feather at
the Judgment
The Goddess Isis and Maat

5. The cobra
Protection and symbol
of Lower Egypt
The cobra symbolized
the divine protection
of the Pharaoh.
Originally the cobra
appeared on the red
crown of Lower Egypt.
When two Lands were
united, their two
crowns were also
united. The red
crown combined with
the white crown of
Upper Egypt to become
the double crown.

6. Opens, creation, time, foundation, morality,
appeared, divine, double
A Lotus Flower. This is a symbol of the sun, of … and rebirth.
Because at night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at
dawn it rises and … again. According to one creation myth it
was a giant lotus which first rose out of the watery chaos at the
beginning of … From this giant lotus the sun itself rose on the
first day. A symbol of Upper Egypt.

7. Opens, creation, time, foundation, morality, appeared,
divine, double
Represents truth, justice, ... and balance. Deities are often
seen standing on this symbol, as if standing on a … of Maat.
The Feather of Maat Balance or Justice The hearts
of the deceased were weighed against her feather at
the Judgment.

8. Opens, creation, time, foundation, morality, appeared, divine,
double
The Cobra
Protection and Symbol of Lower Egypt the cobra symbolized
the ... protection of the Pharaoh. Originally the cobra …
on the red crown of Lower Egypt. When the Two Lands
were united; their two crowns were also united. The red crown
combined with the white crown of Upper Egypt to become
the … crown.

9. Symbol of eternal life. The gods are often seen holding
an ankh to someone's lips this is considered to
be an offering of "The Breath of Life".

10. The Egyptians believed that during creation this hill rose
out of the sea of chaos to create dry land. The idea of this
hill rising had a profound effect on the Egyptians, being
used as every thing from temple layouts to the possible
inspiration behind the pyramids.

11. A pool of water. The Egyptians portrayed bodies of water by
means of equally spaced vertical wave lines. When these lines
are enclosed by a rectangle it denotes a lake or pool.
The Egyptians believed water was the primeval matter from
which all creation began. Life in Egypt's desert climate
depended on water, and a pool of water would be a great
luxury. There are many tomb paintings that show the deceased
drinking from a pool in the afterlife.

12. A loop of rope that has no beginning and no end, it symbolized
eternity. The sun disk is often depicted in the center of it.
The shen also seems to be a symbol of protection.

13. This is a symbol of power and dominion. The Was scepter
is carried by deities as a sign of their power.

14. Symbol of Fertility, Motherhood
Crescent- Among the most powerful of all lucky symbols,
the crescent is especially lucky for young children and their
mothers.
In ancient Egypt, the crescent moon was the symbol of Isis,
the Mother of the Gods. As the Queen of Egypt, Isis was
the protector of motherhood, women, and healer of
the sick. She also rules magic.

15. A Symbol of Protection, Wisdom and Health
Designed to resemble the eye of a falcon, this symbol is
also called the Eye of Ra. Horus, also known as the sun
god Ra, was a falcon-headed sky god from ancient Egypt.
He is associated with vitality, health and regeneration.
Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis. His right eye was
white, and represented the sun, and his left eye was black,
and represented the moon.

16. A Symbol of Creation, Strength and Transformation
The Scarab personified the god, Khepri, a sun god
associated with resurrection. As such, the large winged
scarab and the heart scarab were considered good luck
beetles and placed on mummies for protection against
evil.

17. Answer the questions:
What Uzbek symbols do you know?
What do they represent?
What differences and similarities can you see
between the Egyptian culture and the Uzbek culture?

18. The peach tree.
In the east the peach symbolizes love. In Surkhandarya’s
village of Derbant the peach tree represents a symbol of
love and fertility. It’s fruit are esteemed as the food of
magicians.

19. The sun is the symbol of Uzbekistan in Olympic games.
It’s also a symbol of sunny country of Uzbekistan because
of the climate of the country.

20. In the East the tulip is a symbol of love. According to the
ancient legend people picked tulips and give to lovers to
show their loyalty.

21. Symbol of protection. Girls made beads – amulets from
this rose’s fruits to protect themselves from demons.

22. 1.
http://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/en/category/t
2. http://www.facebook.com/groups/egyptoloy/

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