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These Egyptians Statues were depicted with “blue” eyes because the Lapis Lazuli gem has spiritual meaning, you retards. They used ground up Lapis Lazuli eyeshadow as well.

>In ancient Egypt, lapis lazuli was highly prized and was known as “khesbedj” or “chesbet,” meaning “the stone of heaven.” It was closely associated with the gods, particularly the sky goddess Nuit and the god of the heavens, Horus. Lapis lazuli was believed to represent divine power, protection, and the vast expanse of the cosmos

>In the Book of the Dead, the eyes of the god Horus are described as "shining," or "brilliant," whilst another passage refers more explicitly to "Horus of the blue eyes". The rubric to the 140th chapter of said book, states that the amulet known as the "Eye of Horus," (used to ward-off the "Evil Eye"), must always be made from lapis-lazuli, a mineral which is blue in colour. It should be noted that the Goddess Wadjet, who symbolised the Divine Eye of Horus, was represented by a snake (a hooded cobra to be precise), and her name, when translated from the original Egyptian, means "blue-green"

>Some of the beliefs and practices associated with lapis lazuli in ancient Egypt include:

>Lapis lazuli was often used in religious ceremonies and rituals to invoke divine favor, protect against evil spirits, and promote healing. It was carved into amulets, figurines, and sacred objects, such as the Eye of Horus, which was believed to ward off evil and bring protection and good health

>The pharaohs and other members of the royalty often wore lapis lazuli jewelry and amulets as symbols of their divine right to rule, as well as for protection and to attract the blessings of the gods

>Lapis lazuli was also used in funerary practices, with amulets and jewelry made from the stone placed in tombs to safeguard the deceased in their journey through the afterlife and ensure their rebirth and resurrection