
Scarab
Ancient Symbol
The scarab represents rebirth and regeneration in Egyptian culture.
History books often depict the scarab as a symbol of eternal life.
Literary Allusion
Authors may use a scarab to allude to ancient myths or signify transformation.
In the novel, the character's change of heart was foreshadowed by a scarab.
Not Just Bugs
In modern language, 'scarab' often refers to artifacts, not the live insect.
The museum's collection included an exquisite gold scarab from the pharaoh's tomb.
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