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atef

atef

1 9.9
A white crown with tall ostrich feathers that Egyptian gods and pharaohs wear, especially Osiris
  • noun
  • Literature
: atef
  • The museum displayed a replica of the atef crown used in religious ceremonies.

Examples

  • In Egyptian art, the atef symbolizes divine authority and connection to the gods.

  • The god Osiris wore the atef during the ceremonies.

  • The ancient statue of Osiris is shown wearing the distinctive atef on his head.

  • Ancient Egyptians believed the atef symbolized power.

  • The ancient statue of Osiris is shown wearing the distinctive atef on his head.

  • In Egyptian art, the atef symbolizes divine authority and connection to the gods.

  • The museum displayed a replica of the atef crown used in religious ceremonies.

Synonyms

taj
vsatef
  • Indian
1 9.9

A crown with jewels worn on the head at ceremonies in South Asia

is a specific white ceremonial crown with ostrich feathers for ancient Egyptian gods

Surface Forms

atef singular
atefs plural

Etymology

Atef comes from ancient Egyptian and names a white crown with tall ostrich feathers worn by gods and pharaohs like Osiris. It was a sign of 'divine' and 'royal' power, so today atef means that special feathered crown.