The scarab represents rebirth and regeneration in Egyptian culture.

Ancient Symbol

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

Literary Allusion

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

Not Just Bugs

Scarab artifacts were often used as seals or amulets in Ancient Egypt.

Historical Artifacts

Scarabs are iconic of Egyptian heritage and are found in many historical discussions.

Cultural Significance

Scarabs are depicted with detailed engravings and hieroglyphs in Egyptian art.

Visual Representation

 the seat of emotion, memory, and intelligence. It's then stuffed with a salt called natron and wrapped in resin-soaked linen. In addition, the wrappings are woven with charms for protection and topped with a heart scarab amulet that will prove important later on.

The Egyptian Book of the...

 which is how that dung-rolling scarab became that sacred scarab on the breastplate of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Beetles, I was reminded, have the most romantic flirtation in the animal kingdom. Fireflies are not flies, fireflies are beetles.

Rives: Reinventing the...

 AIDAN And colorization really brings out something. There is this amazing helmet mask of solid gold inlaid with glass. There's this great scarab on its breast. There are gold hands.

The Excavation of...

 all except the heart but which is placed a scarab amulet this will be crucially important later