Horus
ḥr
/ HO-rus /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Divine
Meaning & Etymology
The falcon god of the sky and kingship
The falcon god of the sky and kingship
Etymology
Derived from the Ancient Egyptian word ḥr meaning ‘falcon’.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Egyptian
Cultural context
Horus was one of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian religion, representing the divine kingship and the sky. The pharaohs were considered the earthly embodiment of Horus.
Symbolism
Represents divine kingship, the sky, protection, and victory.
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