Egyptian Pharaohs

Symbols of Pharaohs

Ancient Egyptian pharaohs used many things to symbolize their power and leadership.
Think of the nemes crown that looks like a lion’s mane. The lion is strong and powerful.
He is often called the king of the jungle! The uraeus features a venomous cobra about
to strike! The crook, a tool of shepherds, shows that the pharaoh leads and protects his
people. Moreover, the flail symbolizes the pharaoh’s role as the provider of food for his
people.

Symbols of Presidents

Pharaohs are not the only leaders that are closely
associated with symbols. This is the seal of the President
of the United States. What things do you see here? What
might they symbolize?

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