Scarab

usgb/ˈskærəb/
noun

A type of large beetle that is worshipped in ancient Egypt.

The Egyptians would often make jewelry in the shape of a scarab beetle.
Visual representation of "scarab" - A type of large beetle that is worshipped in ancient Egypt.

Often appears as...

  • scarab beetle
  • scarab amulet

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Historical

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Ancient Symbol

The scarab represents rebirth and regeneration in Egyptian culture.

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History books often depict the scarab as a symbol of eternal life.
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Literary Allusion

Authors may use a scarab to allude to ancient myths or signify transformation.

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In the novel, the character's change of heart was foreshadowed by a scarab.
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Not Just Bugs

In modern language, 'scarab' often refers to artifacts, not the live insect.

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The museum's collection included an exquisite gold scarab from the pharaoh's tomb.
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