Talisman of ancient Egypt

1. Alexandria- Talk to shopkeeper 2. Alexandria Archives- Talk to the Scholar 3. Giza - Observe & Search on the left side of the entrance to the pyramid

1. From king through to peasant A talisman? They say that way back, from the royal family to the little people, everyone had an insect lucky charm. Of course, those of the royal family were of gold or jewels. Wonder why the charms were of insects.... I haven't the slightest, but the town scholar, he would know, wouldn't he?

2. Personification of the sun god That's the thing about the scarab. Has the habit of rolling up and carrying away animal dung, and was apperantly considered an incarnate of the god of the rising sun. Also, it was believed that they suddenly metamorphasized into imagos of the earth, being thus regenerating insects. research points to everyone having carried one in ancient times.

3. Popular charm Seems the scarab talisman was widespread amongst the ancient Eygptians. Search round the area of the pyramids. Disembark at the shore opposite Cairo, and best then to proceed far inland. Check the entrance to the pyramids.