The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Magic Eye The magic eye, or Eye of Horus, is a sign of the sun or moon. It was a good-luck sign and protected against evil spells.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Religion