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Info about the god Horus| The falcon-headed god

05 16, 2023

The beginning of Horus' appearance was in the year 3000 BC, and the symbol for Horus is the falcon. The Egyptians worshiped Horus his symbol was the falcon as an example for the high sky or an embodiment of the deity. Horus gained another name, Heru which means the highest.

Horus took revenge on his father and his killer, so the kings of ancient Egypt considered him to be their role model and ideal due to his strength against the killer of his father Osiris. Therefore, the name of the god Horus, became the oldest royal title in ancient Egypt. Enjoy learning the secrets of the Egyptian civilization in Luxor day tours and Aswan Day tours to watch the magnificent temples.

His name was also mentioned in ancient times in conjunction with Hathor, and the first Scorpio King in this title was standing on the palace edifice and surrounding the king’s name. We also find Horus in the painting of King Naarmer holding the heads of Egypt’s enemies. Defeated and presented to the king. Until the Fourth Dynasty, the title of Egyptian rulers consisted only of the name of the god Horus, so during that dynasty the title of Golden Horus appeared as a second title for the king, as a result, the god Horus had a very great position among the ancient Egyptians.

Discover the Egyptian ancient gods and their legends during having one of the best tours from Egypt Easter Tours and Egypt Travel packages. You will be accompanied during Egypt trips by a professional team and certified Egyptologists who can reveal the secrets of the ancient rulers to you. The Egyptians gave a very special place to their deities and their beliefs, they kept their beliefs alive and continuous for their heirs. The symbol of the god Horus is still used and glorified by Egyptians and is used in bracelets and necklaces as a symbol of power and justice. Visit Egypt and the old markets like Khan El Khalili Bazaars during your tour from Egypt Luxury tours with your partners.

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God Horus is a significant deity in ancient Egyptian mythology. He is commonly known as the god of the sky, kingship, and protection. Horus was worshipped as a celestial falcon or as a falcon-headed man, symbolizing his association with the sky and his role as a protector.

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