Horus
Egyptian falcon god of kingship, son of Isis and Osiris, whose eye became the great amulet of protection.
Core Themes
- The living king as Horus in the palace, the dead king as Osiris — one theology of succession.
- His contest with Set for the throne, judged by the gods after eighty years of struggle.
Related Concepts & Sources
Egyptian (culture),
Divine Kingship (theme),
Seth (rival)
Wikidata Authority Record
- Canonical Label
- Horus
- Verified Description
- Egyptian sky deity
Identified as: Egyptian sky deity. Source: Wikidata Q84122.
Classified As