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Horus, in ancient Egyptian religion, a god in the form of a falcon whose right eye was the sun or morning star, representing power and quintessence, and whose left eye was the moon or evening star, representing healing. Falcon cults, which were in evidence from late predynastic times, were widespread in Egypt. 1 of 2.
Horus is an ancient Egyptian god who holds a prominent position in the pantheon of Egyptian deities. As a sky god, Horus was responsible for controlling the movements of the sun and the moon, making him a vital force in the natural world.
Horus (/ hɔːrəs /), [ c ] also known as Hor (/ hɔːr /), [ d ][ 5 ] in Ancient Egyptian, is one of the most significant ancient Egyptian deities who served many functions, most notably as the god of kingship, healing, protection, the sun, and the sky.
Here is everything that you need to know about Horus, the ancient Egyptian god of the sky, sun and kingship. Horus story is mainly found in Osiris Myth.
Horus was the falcon-headed Egyptian god of sun, sky, and kingship. Appearing in many manifestations over thousands of years, his best-known role is as the son of Osiris and Isis, destined to retake his father’s throne.
Horus is the name of a sky god in ancient Egyptian mythology which designates primarily two deities: Horus the Elder (or Horus the Great), the last born of the first five original gods, and Horus the Younger, the son of Osiris and Isis.
One of the most important gods of ancient Egypt, the worship of Horus spanned over 5,000 years. With mention in records from the late pre-dynastic period through Roman times, Horus became the catch-all name for many different gods associated with falcons.
Horus is one of the most well-known Egyptian gods. During his time of worship, he was one of the most important gods to Egyptians and there are many variations of his origins and legends. There is still a preserved temple located in Upper Egypt dedicated to Horus.
Horus is one of the oldest-known gods of ancient Egypt. Evidence for the falcon god of the sky has been found from the predynastic period, over five thousand years ago. The earliest cult of Horus likely believed him to be the embodiment of the sky, but as belief evolved and the cult center of Heliopolis came to prominence his position became ...
Horus was the ancient Egyptian deity of divine royalty, pharaonic rulership, and the god of the sky who served numerous functions and roles throughout Egyptian society. Worshipped for over 6,000 years, Horus was a foundational deity within the Egyptian pantheon.