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

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Who owns the eye of horus?

The Eye of Horus belongs to the god Horus.


Why does the eye of horus look the way it does?

The eye of Horus looks like it does because when he fought the god Seth he lost an eye so the drooping eye is suppose to be the blood of Horus's eye.


Is the eye of ra the same as the eye of horus?

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.


What does it mean to have a eye of horus tattoed?

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


What does the eye of horus represent and its origin?

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.