Horus Of Edfu

Horus of Edfu, also known as Horus the Elder or Horus of Behedet, is an ancient Egyptian deity who was worshipped as a sky god and a protector of the pharaoh. He is often depicted as a falcon or as a man with a falcon's head, symbolizing his role as a sky god. The city of Edfu, located on the west bank of the Nile, was the center of his cult. Horus of Edfu is associated with the unification of Egypt and is often depicted wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. In Egyptian mythology, he is the son of Osiris and Isis, and he plays a significant role in the Osirian cycle, particularly in the battle against his uncle Set for the throne of Egypt. The translation of "Horus of Edfu" to Hebrew is חורוס של אדפו (Horus shel Edfu). In Arabic, it is translated as هرمس إدفو (Hermes Edfu), although this is a less common reference. The temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, was built during the Ptolemaic period and is dedicated to this deity.