Almost all cultures in the world created some kind of music instruments to shake,to rattle or to roll. Also in Ancient Egypt.
In ancient Egypt there was a special kind of hand-held rattle called a sistrum. Mainly Played by women, it was moved from side to side and the bangles would rock back and forth creating a beautiful sound and a fascinating rhythm.
one of the main cult objects associated with Hathor was this musical rattle named sistrum,.
The sound of the sistrum is metallic, produced by a number of metal disks or squares, strung onto a set of transverse bars, set horizontally into a frame of varying design. Its sound was thought to echo that of a stem of papyrus being shaken. However, the acoustic effects were frequently extremely limited. The sistrum was ideal for beating a rhythmical accompaniment in open air processions. The sound of the instrument seems to have been regarded as protective and also symbolic of divine blessing and the concept of rebirth. In addition to the symbolic significance of its sound, the shape and decoration of the sistrum relate it to the divine.
Two forms of this ceremonial instrument may be distinguished, the oldest of which is probably the naos sistrum . While Hathor’s head was often depicted on the handles of sistrum, an early travertine sistrum inscribed with the name of the 6th Dynasty ruler, Teti, takes the form of a papyrus topped by a naos, which is itself surmounted by a falcon and cobra, thus forming a rebus of the name Hathor . Thus, the sistrum known as the naos sistrum dates back to at least the Old Kingdom. It was usually crowned by twin heads of Hathor upon which a small shrine or naos-shaped box was set. A vulture may crown the naos, and the handle may be covered with the incised plumage of the bird. Rods were passed through the sides of this naos to form the rattle. Carved or affixed spirals framing the sides of the naos represented the horns of the cow eared goddess. this earliest form of sistrum was often made of faience.
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Marina Tanjic
BRAVO!!!!!!!
Fascinating and truly marvelous work!!!!!!…. Sensational idea!!!!
Enchanting and phenomenal images…Beautiful specimens of the Sistrum and in such an amazing condition. Selected music is absolutely awesome.
MAGNIFICENT VIDEO!!!!!!
Egyptahotep
yes, these instruments are fascinating, the sound and the ancient meaning, thanks for these comments dear marina
Marina Tanjic
Indeed dear friend, I completely agree with you…
You are welcome 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
trucha 1.618: PEACE IN THE WORLD
Que interesante instrumento, al principio pensé que es como un diapasón, pero mirando con conforme avanza el video pare una especie de sonaja, también viendo como es sostenido en las pinturas con una sola mano da la impresión que se agitaría ritmicamente, gracias amigo por tanta información que nos brindas, de detalles de la vida cotidiana del antiguo egipto. Felicitaciones por las investigaciones acuciosas que has realizado.*****
Egyptahotep
si, era un sonajero muy especial, que se usaba con fines religiosos, realmente fascinante.
gracias x tu comment amigo
trucha 1.618: PEACE IN THE WORLD
Si, además de que en algunos pueblos de Asia, África y América se usan los sonajeros para marcar el ritmo (o en ocasiones tambores) para inducir estados de trance (ondas cerebrales alfa), en ocasiones acompañados de danzas, con o sin el uso de psicotrópicos en ritos chamánicos que llevan en estados alterados de la mente donde el Chamán logra comunicación con los espíritus o entrar en otras dimensiones.
Egyptahotep
Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnkkksssss Dear Princess, i'm glad if you like,,,,!!!!
Samira Jam
Curioso y espectacular instrumento capaz de resucitar al alma más dormida o a la diosa más olvidada.Simplemente tocarlo debe ser una magia electrizante.No creo que ningun otro objeto fuera capaz de atraer al alma más vivaz ni de contagiar de una energía celestial.Bellísimo en si mismo ,peculiar e inedito tu video.
Egyptahotep
si, es un instrumento muy particular q personalmente me fascina,asi como su significado, muchas gracias x tu comentario
Egyptahotep
totalmente de acuerdo, y en concreto este instrumento es fascinante, (gracias x tu comment Sergio
Mona Youssef Gallery
Beautiful as allay, I enjoyed watching and wish you all the best!
Egyptahotep
Thank you dear Mona :):) 🙂
Christopher Gilbert
Lovely and mystical. I appreciate this a lot!