The Eye of Osiris
This is an ancient Egyptian symbol commonly known as the Eye of Horus or the Eye of Osiris. It has a whole mythical history which we can talk about some other time.
The important thing is that the Maltese have taken this symbol and changed it a bit, and put it on many of their ships for good luck. Here is what the Maltese Eye of Osiris or Eye of Horus looks like Maltese-style. This is, in fact, the logo for a web site called Made in Malta Products.com.
Many people--not just in Malta--wear this symbol as a charm on a chain or as a ring or as a pair of earrings. The photo at the top of the page is actually a scan of one of my Eye-of-Horus earrings.
Here is another, very beautiful rendition of the Maltese Eye of Osiris. (Click on the image and see it in large-size.) It's from a web site called Collectibles--Malta Expo.com.
דרושים הנהלת חשבונות,Shalom
Toda Rabah for reading the blog and leaving a comment. Yes, I love the eyes and especially the ancient Egyptian ones--Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | February 14, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Wonderful eyes. I never see such eyes before. I like studying your posts. Stay up the good work! Thanks for this one.
Posted by: דרושים הנהלת חשבונות | February 13, 2012 at 02:01 PM
Yes, I love this symbol; it is used in one way or another all over the Mediterranean. The Turkish one looks like a real eyeball---Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | June 07, 2011 at 04:38 AM
The turkish have similar symbol (the ancient Egyptian influence can be seen across the Mediterranean.
Posted by: ClubPenguinCheats | June 07, 2011 at 02:46 AM
Thanks, Alana--yes, I know the Turkish symbol. I think they're wonderful--Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | July 24, 2010 at 09:06 AM
i love this symbol of the eye. The turkish have similar symbol (the ancient Egyptian influence can be seen across the Mediterranean area), and you see it everywhere.
Posted by: alana | July 20, 2010 at 04:36 AM
Hi Margaret--welcome. Surfside is a great place. Right now, though, were switching around to different places. But when I get back from the US, you and I and Mr. S. and whoever wants to can meet at Surfside!!!--Ilene
Posted by: Sennuwy (an ancient Egyptian name) | May 12, 2010 at 08:46 AM
hi i heard that everyone meets at surfside in silema on fridays...will anyone be there this friday? i am new in town and looking for some people to hang out with....margaret
Posted by: margaret louderback | May 12, 2010 at 08:00 AM