Egyptian Scarab Amulet with Hieroglyphs. Steatite scarab beetle amulet with a small hole so it could be strung and worn. There are hieroglyphs on the underside. Scarab amulets have their origin in ancient Egypt and are thought to represent the sun god, Ra. The Ancient Egyptians believed that the scarab beetle rolling its ball of dung across the desert mirrored the journey of the sun across the sky from day to night. As the beetle laid its eggs within the dung, it became a symbol of rebirth. It measures .5 x .7 of an inch.