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Winged Sun

This page is about the meaning, origin and characteristic of the symbol, emblem, seal, sign, logo or flag: Winged Sun.

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The winged sun is a symbol associated with divinity, royalty and power in the Ancient Near East (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and Persia).

The symbol has also been found in the records of ancient cultures residing in various regions of South America as well as Australia.

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Graphical characteristics:
Asymmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains both straight and curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

Category: Egyptian Hieroglyphs.

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