Horus was often the ancient Egyptians' national tutelary deity. He was usually depicted as a falcon-headed man wearing the pschent, or a red and white crown, as a symbol of kingship over the entire kingdom of Egypt.

Featured as a royal man with the head of a falcon or hawk, Horus often holds a scepter and ankh. His white and red crown represented the unity between Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt. Horus is also seen as having the body of a lion, the head of a hawk and even as the sphinx.

2024年12月21日 · Horus, in ancient Egyptian religion, a god in the form of a falcon whose right eye was the sun and whose left eye was the moon. At Nekhen (Hierakonpolis), the reigning king was considered a manifestation of Horus, a notion that was accepted as dogma after Upper and Lower Egypt were united by the kings from Nekhen.

2016年3月16日 · Horus is the name of a sky god in ancient Egyptian mythology which designates primarily two deities: Horus the Elder (or Horus the Great), the last born of the first five original gods, and Horus the Younger, the son of Osiris and Isis.

To the ancient Egyptians, Horus was one of the most important deities. He was commonly depicted as a falcon-headed god with a double crown. The pharaohs of Egypt were associated with Horus since the pharaoh was considered to be the earthly embodiment of the god.

2020年1月9日 · Some Egyptian sculptures and paintings have shown the god Horus as a hawk or a lion with the head of hawk. In some cases he is painted as a pharaoh, however, instead of a human head, he is given the head of a hawk.

2024年11月6日 · Discover the legend of Horus, the sacred hawk of ancient Egypt. Explore his divine role, symbolism, and lasting impact on culture. Read more to uncover his story!

2019年12月11日 · Haroeris, "Horus the Elder", was one of the earliest forms of Horus and the patron deity of Upper (southern) Egypt. He was said to be the son, or sometimes the husband of Hathor. He was also the brother of Osiris and Seth.

2022年12月6日 · Horus is one of the most significant and ancient deities in Egyptian mythology. He is often depicted as a falcon-headed god and is associated with the sky, kingship, protection, and the sun.

2024年11月24日 · This article aims to delve into the multifaceted nature of Horus, highlighting his mythological background, the symbolism of the hawk, the geometric patterns associated with him, and his influence on Egyptian culture.