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Horus

Also known as: Heru, Horus the Elder, Horus the Younger

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About Horus

The Living Pharaoh

Horus is the falcon-headed god of the sky and kingship. Every pharaoh was believed to be the living incarnation of Horus.

The Eye of Horus

In his battles with his uncle Set to avenge his father Osiris, Horus lost his left eye. It was restored by Thoth and became the Wedjat eye, a powerful symbol of protection and healing.

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kingshipskywarprotectionhunting

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falconEye of Horus (Wedjat)pschent crownwinged sun disk

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