With respect to the Egyptian culture and tradition, the scarab is considered and amulet or a lucky charm and placed on the heart of the mummified body to protect the journey in the afterlife. The heart is the only organ that is left during the mummified process as it is considered to have thoughts and memories needed in afterlife. Rather sweet in its own way.

The scarab beetle found on King Tut became a global fashion sensation in the 1920s