Horus, one of the most significant ancient Egyptian deities, represents the sky, war, hunting, and kingship. With a falcon’s head and a human’s body, he stands as a bridge between the earthly and heavenly realms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Revered as the divine protector of the pharaoh, Horus’s influence and presence remain alive in modern spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most famous and revered deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon, Horus is a symbol of kingship, protection, and sky’s vastness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
His worship can be traced back to the late prehistoric Egypt before the first Dynasty, making him one of the oldest recognized deities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horus’s name, “Heru” or “Har” in ancient Egyptian, likely means “the distant one,” referencing his association with the sky and the height of the falcons that were sacred to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Horus is often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon’s head crowned with the red and white crown of united Egypt, called the Pschent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, his representations are not limited to these. In certain regions and eras, he was also depicted as a lion or a light disk with falcon’s wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n