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Son of Isis and Osiris, as believed by the ancient Egyptians, Horus was important being the god of the sky. The Egyptians believed that: Horus was very important until a conflict arose with a rival god, Seth. The two fought for the throne of Egypt. In a fierce battle, Horus lost one of his eyes. It was then restored. He had won the battle against Seth. He had gained the role of protecting the Egyptians and guiding the living Egyptians. Often you see the "Eye of Horus" as a popular Egyptian symbol. He is the protector of Egypt.

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Horus was among the most important gods of Egypt, particularly because the Pharaoh was supposed to be his earthly embodiment. Kings would eventually take the name of Horus as one of their own. At the same time, the Pharaohs were the followers of Re and so Horus became associated with the sun as well.

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Horus was a sun god. The Pharaoh was his representative and to worship Horus was also to worship the Pharaoh, Horus would have been mediated to the people through the Pharaoh.

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Horus was the living Pharaoh, god of rulers, law, war, young men, light, the sun.

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Because the ancient Egyptian god Horus was god of the living Pharaoh, rulers, law, war, young men, light, the sun,and many other things.

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Horus was remembered for his battle with se/seth were his losed his eye

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he was a god

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