the eye of horus, also known as wadjet eye, wedjat eye or udjat eye, is an ancient egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. the eye of horus is similar to the eye of ra, which belongs to a different god, ra, but represents many of the same concepts. according to egyptian myth, horus lost his left eye in a struggle with set. the eye was magically restored by hathor, and this restoration came to symbolize the process of making whole and healing. for this reason, the symbol was often used in amulets.