2. The Djed “Symbol of Stability”

The Djed is known as “The Backbone of Osiris”, it represents strength and stability and is linked to Osiris god of the underworld, and Ptah god of creation which makes it a symbol of resurrection and eternal life. Ancient Egyptians believed the Djed pillar was a combination of four pillars that held the four corners of the earth. It was also used as a fertility pole that rose during festivals that emphasized balance in life and hope in the afterlife, provided by the great Gods & Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. In the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2613-2181 BC), the ancient Egyptian symbol was featured on many temples, in the book of the dead in various versions, and used as an amulet.

A Djed column is often on the bottom of coffins where the backbone of the deceased would lay in order for the soul to stand up and walk into the afterlife. The raising of the Djed Pillar was viewed as the grains rising from the earth plus it also shows the soul rising up from the body and moving to the Afterlife. In the book of the dead, the Djed symbol is associated with directing the soul to leave the body and head towards the afterlife leaving the earth behind. A Djed column is often on the bottom of coffins where the backbone of the deceased would lay in order for the soul to stand up and walk into the afterlife.

Note: The spine of Osiris “Djed” is an ancient Egyptian symbol for stability in life and in the afterlife plus the enduring presence of the gods in one’s life. It was an ancient Egyptian symbol for the Pharaohs, fertility, eternal life, triumph, balance, rebirth, regeneration, immutability, permanence, and abundant harvest plus the Djed symbol was viewed as a symbol of fertility and resurrection.