Ancient Egyptian Gods Pt 2
Horus: The Son Who Fought for Justice and a Kingdom
I have been learning about some of the many Egyptian Gods. Today I am going to look briefly into Horus, the son of Osiris.
Osiris was a just ruler who had been betrayed and killed by his brother, Set. His mother was Isis, she hid away to protect him and raised him in secret.
When Horus became a man, he challenged Set, not just for power, he wanted justice. They fought and those battled tested Horus’s strength, endurance, and will. In some versions of the story, Horus lost an eye. That eye was restored and it went on to become one of the most powerful symbols in ancient Egypt, it represented healing and protection.
Eventually, Horus did triumph and he claimed his place as the king. Because of him, the legacy of Osiris continued.
Do you think the stories of the Gods were meant to comfort people, or to teach them?
I will definitely delve deeper into this subject because it is so interesting.
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