The two falcons, representing the sun god Re, clasp a circular hieroglyph meaning "encircled," thus declaring the solar deity's supreme power over the universe. At the top center, the same hieroglyph, elongated to form a cartouche, encircles the throne name of Senwosret II, Khai-kheper-Re. Flanking the king's name are two ankh hieroglyphs suspended from the cobras, whose tails are wound around the sun disk on the falcons' heads. These snakes represent Nekhbet and Udjo, the goddesses of Upper and Lower Egypt who are traditional protectors of the king. Supporting the royal cartouche is the kneeling god Heh clutching two palm ribs symbolizing "millions of years." Thus, as well as protecting the king, the sun god Re is granting him life, a life of millions of years.