Ancient Egyptian Art – Egypt’s Falcon God Horus

Egyptian God Horus

Horus is mostly a general term for a great number of falcon gods, some of which were worshipped all over Egypt. As Harsiesis, he is “Horus, he was conceived magically by Isis following the murder of his father, Osiris. The most popular story of The Egyptian God Horus is the one in which he grows to manhood to avenge the death of his father Osiris by battling against his cruel uncle Set. In many writings, he is said to continue to battle Set daily to ensure the safety of the world.