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The struggle between Set and Horus represent the rising of the Nile (Horus) and the desert (set). When upper and lower Egypt unite, Egyptian artwork will show Set and Horus crowning the Pharaoh.

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Who won the battle between set and Horus?

Seth was appeased with two of Ra's daughters: Anat and Astarte.


How did horus avenge his dad's death?

When the father of Horus is Osiris; Set, the brother of Osiris and Isis (the mother of Horus) killed the father of Horus.


Why was Horus named The avenger?

In one myth Set, the uncle of Horus, killed Osiris, the father of Horus, and Iris his mother raised Horus to avenge Osiris and replace Set as king. Hence, the avenger.


Who is the god of the sky and pharaohs in Egypt?

The god of the sky and pharaohs in ancient Egypt is Horus. Often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon head, Horus symbolizes kingship and power. He was associated with the living pharaoh, who was considered his earthly embodiment, and played a crucial role in the mythology surrounding the afterlife and the protection of the kingdom. Horus is also known for his battles against Set, the god of chaos, representing the struggle between order and disorder.


Did Isis take part in any wars?

Yes, she ended the war between Horus and Set by tricking Set into condemning himself.


Is nut the mother of Horus?

When this is Elder Horus, the brother of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys.


Who was osiris' brother?

Set/Horus


Who gouged out Horus's eye?

Set.


Does the Vulture or Cobra Represent Lower Egypt?

Horus and Nekhbet (the vulture goddess of Al Kab), came to represent Upper Egypt, while Set and Wadjet (the cobra goddess of Buto) represented Lower Egypt.


What was the importance of horus for the egyptitians?

Horus was a central figure in ancient Egyptian mythology, symbolizing kingship and the sky. Often depicted as a falcon or a man with a falcon's head, he represented divine protection and was associated with the pharaoh, who was considered his earthly embodiment. The mythology surrounding Horus emphasized themes of order, justice, and the struggle against chaos, particularly in his conflict with Set, the god of disorder. His worship underscored the legitimacy of the ruling dynasty and the connection between the gods and the state.


What is the story behind how Horus died?

Horus, an ancient Egyptian god, died in a battle with his uncle Set. Set, the god of chaos, tricked Horus into drinking poisoned water, which weakened him. In the ensuing fight, Horus lost his eye, symbolizing his defeat. However, with the help of other gods, Horus was revived and eventually avenged his father Osiris by defeating Set.


Why was Horus the god of kings?

because Set killed Horus' father the kin actual king