RUDN Journal of World HistoryRUDN Journal of World History2312-81272312-833XPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)1229Research ArticleSymbolism and Origins of Vulture Headgear of Egyptian Goddesses and QueensBolshakovV Anatol'evichChair of History, Economics and Social Disciplinesbolshakov.scriba@gmail.comPeoples’ Friendship University of Russia150120131405203092016Copyright © 2013,2013This article deals with one of the most important attributes of Ancient Egyptian goddesses and queens – the vulture headgear. On the basis of various figurative and written sources the origin and symbolic value of the headgear are analyzed. A special attention is paid to visual parallels drawn between queens and such protective goddesses-mothers as Nekhbet, Wadjet and Mut.Ancient Egyptian Queensiconographysymbolism of crownsvultureдревнеегипетские царицыиконографиясимволика коронгриф