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Horus

Horus the Elder, also known as Horus the Elder or Horus the Great, is an ancient Egyptian deity associated with the sky, kingship, and protection. He is often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon's head, symbolizing his role as a protector and guide. In Egyptian mythology, Horus the Elder is one of the oldest gods, predating the more well-known Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris. He is sometimes referred to as Horus of Edfu or Horus Behedety, reflecting his association with the city of Edfu. The name "Horus" is derived from the Egyptian Heru or Horo, which can be translated to Hebrew as חורוס. In Greek, he is known as Horus, and in Latin as Horus. Horus the Elder is often depicted wearing the double crown of Egypt, signifying his role as a unifying force. He is also associated with the Eye of Horus, a symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. In various myths, Horus the Elder is portrayed as a protector of the pharaoh and a defender against chaos, embodying the principles of order and justice.

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Horus
Egyptian war and sky deity
Horus
Horus, also known as Heru, Har, Her, or Hor Ϩⲱⲣ (Coptic), 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. He was worshipped from at least the late prehistoric Egypt until the Ptolemaic Kingdom and Roman Egypt. Different forms of Horus are recorded in history, and these are treated as distinct gods by Egyptologists. These various forms may be different manifestations of the same multi-layered deity in which certain attributes or syncretic relationships are emphasized, not necessarily in opposition but complementary to one another, consistent with how the Ancient Egyptians viewed the multiple facets of reality. He was most often depicted as a falcon, most likely a lanner falcon or peregrine falcon, or as a man with a falcon head.
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