Moon Knight: What Does The Scales Tattoo Stand For?

The transition from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to a darker tone is furthered with the release of ‘Moon Knight.’ Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered museum employee who lives in London, is the central character of the play. He appears to be suffering from a sleeping issue at first, and he constantly sleeps with one of his feet bound, fearful that if he doesn’t, he won’t be in his bed the following day. One day, he awakens in an unfamiliar location and comes face to face with Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke), a mysterious cult leader. Every member of Arthur’s religion appears to have a tattoo of scales on the inside of their arms. Everything you need to know about it is provided below. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.

The Scales Tattoo
The Scales Tattoo

Is There a Symbolism to the Scales Tattoo?

The Ammit cult that Arthur is the leader of is dedicated to him. Ammit is both a demon and a goddess in the ancient Egyptian religion, according to some scholars. In traditional portrayals, she possesses forequarters that resemble those of a lion, hindquarters that resemble those of a hippopotamus, and a head that resembles that of a crocodile, among other characteristics. She is associated with Anubis, the Egyptian god of death, with whom she shares a name. Arthur and his people are holding scales in their hands, which are most likely representing the Scales of Justice. The dead are brought to Duat, or the Egyptian underworld, where Anubis places their hearts on one side of the scales and measures them against the feather of Ma’at, the goddess of truth, to determine their fate. It is possible for the deceased to continue their journey toward Aaru, also known as the Fields of Reeds, the heavenly kingdom governed by Osiris, if the heart turns out to be lighter than the feather. If the heart is heavier, Ammit devours it, and the soul of the dead remains forever restless as a result of this act of devouring. As a result, Ammit is often referred to as the “Devourer of the Dead,” “Great of Death,” and “Eater of Hearts,” among other titles.

The character’s portrayal in Marvel Comics is more or less consistent with the mythological version of the figure. The MCU, on the other hand, appears to have made certain adjustments to the mythology of Ammit as a result of their adaptation. In this context, she appears to play the same role as Anubis does in mythology. According to what Arthur tells Steven, Ammit was imprisoned by her other gods and even betrayed by her avatar, according to Arthur. In the show’s new interpretation, Ammit is a powerful and megalomaniacal deity who punishes anyone she believes has done something wrong. Steve argues that Ammit has the ability to see both into the past and into the future, and that he judges people not just on the basis of their deeds in the past, but also on the basis of what they will do later in life.

Arthur, it appears, serves as a conduit for her authority. In contrast to mythology, where a person must die in order to face judgement, Arthur utilises his tattoo to judge his followers. And they are devoted enough to willingly put themselves through it despite the fact that there is a good risk that they may die as a result of their efforts.

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