An amulet, also known as a good luck charm, is an object believed to confer protection upon its possessor. The "Amulets of Ancient Egypt" fall in approximately seven major categories: 1. * Amulets of gods/goddesses and sacred animals 2. * Amulets of protection (or aversion) 3. * The scarab for the living, (or for a funerary offering) 4. * Amulets of assimilation 5. * Amulets for powers 6. * Amulets of possessions, property, or as offerings 7. * (symbolism of materials)