{"product_id":"egyptian-maoat-goddess-maat-pewter-pendant-charm-unisex-necklace","title":"Egyptian Goddess Maat Pewter Pendant Necklace - Truth and Justice","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian goddess Maat necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e honors the goddess of truth, order, and justice. Maat stood for the balance that held the world together. Egyptians believed she fed Ra, the sun god, with truth. Without her, they said, the sun itself would fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Egyptian goddess Maat necklace is cast in lead-free pewter. Maat is shown with a single ostrich feather, her chief sign. In the afterlife, she weighed the heart against that feather. A heart lighter than a feather earned eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine lead-free pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 in L x 1 1\/8 in W x 1\/16 D, 1 oz; This is large sized pendant -- see size related to hand in pictures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust the length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex, suitable for a man or woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legend description card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e MNL-106\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/museum-jewelry\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas\"\u003eEgyptian Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaat and the Order of the World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaat was both a goddess and a principle of cosmic order. She governed truth, balance, law, and the seasons. Pharaohs ruled as her earthly keepers and offered her image to the gods. To act with maat was to keep the world in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Weighing of the Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Hall of Judgment, the dead faced the scales of Maat. Anubis weighed the heart against her feather of truth. A balanced heart passed on to the afterlife. A heavy heart was devoured, ending the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Wearing the Egyptian Goddess Maat Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egyptian goddess Maat necklace suits any wearer. The 33 in cord adjusts by knotting the ends. The pewter holds the fine detail of the feather. Worn long, the pendant rests at the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. Store it flat or hanging to protect the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaat (goddess and concept)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Maat\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaat (Encyclopedia Britannica)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Maat\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaat (World History Encyclopedia)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nirvana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43277363445873,"sku":"MNL-106","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/MNL-106-maat-pendant-3-1080sqr.jpg?v=1780337529","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/egyptian-maoat-goddess-maat-pewter-pendant-charm-unisex-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}