It is believed to be a ostrich feather; but it is mostly now called the Ma'at feather.
Maat's symbol which is often depicted on top of her head is an ostrich feather.
Ma'at is most commonly associated with, and often symbolized by a feather, specifically the Feather of Truth
In Egyptian mythology, the goddess Maat wore a feather of truth on her head. This feather of truth was a symbol of justice, as she was the goddess of justice and morality.
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Maat was the ancient Egyptian goddess of peace balance order and justice. Maat was one of the rare deities in Egyptian mythology, that was not represented by an animal. She was always portrayed as a young woman.
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Most ancient gods and goddesses are identified by symbols that belong to them. My favorite Egyptian goddess is Maat. Her symbol is a feather.
She weighed people's heart and did it with the feather on her head.
The civilization that Maat is from is a Egyptian goddess.
Truth, justice, harmony, law and order
"Maat" was the ancient Egyptian goddess of truth. Maat has no effect on modern life except historical interest.
The goddes of truth and order is Maat.