👉 The word "ammochaeata" refers to a type of ancient art from Egypt that is characterized by the use of copper, silver or gold leaf. These objects were used for inscriptions on their surfaces and often depicted scenes from religious mythology.
👉 In philosophy, an ammochaeatae (also spelled ammoceti or ammocete) is a philosophical term referring to the principle of self-knowledge, which originates in the works of Plato and Aristotle. It involves the recognition of one's own existence as inherently wise and true, with no need for external confirmation or explanation.