Egyptian Mythology mythology character

Horus

Horus is the son of Isis and Osiris, hidden in childhood and later vindicated as the rightful ruler against Set.

Falcon god of kingship and divine heir falconEye of Horusdouble crownkingship

Horus is the living heir in one of mythology’s most influential succession stories. In Egyptian thought, the reigning king could be aligned with Horus just as the dead king was aligned with Osiris.

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Isis and Osiris

Set murders Osiris, Isis searches the world for what was lost, and the broken king returns not to ordinary life but to the throne of the dead, while Horus grows up to reclaim rightful rule.

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