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The eye of Horus depicts peregrine falcon's right eye. It's a symbol of the Sun, and it was also called eye of Ra (by the Egyprian Sun god, Ra). The falcon's left eye represents the Moon. The Eye of Horus, healed by Thoth, was an amulet, or magic charm. The Ancient Egyptians also used it to describe fractions. The Egyptians sometimes had had two eye symbols, with the left eye being the Eye of Horus, symbolising the moon, and the right eye being symbolising the Eye of Ra, or the sun.

The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection. The symbol is seen on images of Horus' mother, Hathor, and on other deities associated with her. The ancients believed this symbol of indestructibility would assist in rebirth. Thus, funerary amulets were often made in the shape of the Eye of Horus.

After Osiris was murdered by his brother Seth, Horus fought with Seth for the throne of Egypt. In this battle, Horus lost one of his eyes. The eye was restored to him by Thoth and it became a symbol of protection for the ancient Egyptians. After this battle, Horus was chosen to be the ruler of the world of the living.

In magic the Eye of Horus symbolises protection and the bringing of wisdom. The eye also symbolises our ability to see with clarity and truthfulness.

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The 'Rx' symbol which is used by pharmacies and in medicine has its origins in the Eye of Horus.

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Ancient Egyptian symbol: The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power and good health.

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The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyption symbol of protection. Horus was an ancient Egyption sky god usually depicted as a falcon.His right eye was associated with the sun God Ra.

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The Eye of Horus belongs to the god Horus.


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The right eye of Horus was believed to be the Sun, while his left eye was the Moon.


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No; they are two different things; the Eye of Horus is the eye symbol, the Eye of Ra is a goddess in a protective/vengeful role for Ra.