In the land of Ancient Egypt, there existed a god of great power and importance, known as Horus. Also called Her, Heru, or Hor, Horus was worshipped as a god of the sky, war, hunting, order, and justice. The falcon-headed man was also regarded as a protector and a god of kingship. He was associated with the sun and the moon, with the right eye representing the sun and the left eye representing the moon. Horus was revered by pharaohs who associated themselves with the god and even took on a Horus name when they ascended the throne. Here are ten fascinating facts about Horus, the mighty god of Ancient Egypt.
- Horus the Great, one of the original five gods, was responsible for the sky and the sun. Horus the Younger, the son of Osiris and Isis, was also a prominent deity in Ancient Egypt and played a significant role in the Osiris Myth.
- Horus is an umbrella term for various falcon deities of Ancient Egyptian mythology. The deity evolved in name and form over the course of Ancient Egyptian history. Horus was primarily worshipped as the God of the Sky and of kingship.
- The right eye of Horus represented the sun, while the left eye represented the moon. The god was usually depicted as a falcon-headed man wearing the pschent, a red and white crown symbolizing kingship over the entire kingdom of Egypt.
- Horus the Elder, one of the first five original gods, was responsible for the sky and the sun. One of the earliest images of Horus from Ancient Egypt shows him as a falcon in a barque, representing him in the sun barge traveling across the heavens.
- Horus the Younger was the son of Osiris and Isis. According to the Osiris Myth, Osiris and Isis were the rulers of the world shortly after its creation. Set, the younger brother of Osiris, became envious of Osiris's power and tricked him into a coffin, locked it, and threw it into the river Nile.
- Horus was born when Isis transformed into a falcon, flew around Osiris's body, drew his seed into her body, and became pregnant with Horus.
- Horus challenged Set to a battle to win the throne of Egypt. Horus lost his left eye in the battle but eventually emerged victorious, becoming the rightful king of Egypt.
- The ancient Egyptians believed that the pharaohs were Horus's human representatives on earth. The pharaohs associated themselves with Horus and took on a Horus name when they ascended the throne.
- Horus was worshipped as a protector by the general populace and was called upon in times of need.
- Horus remains a prominent figure in pop culture, appearing in numerous films, television series, and games.
In conclusion, Horus was a mighty god worshipped by the ancient Egyptians. He represented order, justice, and kingship and was revered by the pharaohs, who associated themselves with him. Horus is an umbrella term for various falcon deities of Ancient Egyptian mythology, with Horus the Great and Horus the Younger being two of the most prominent. Despite the passage of time, Horus remains a significant figure in pop culture and continues to fascinate people around the world.
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