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Horus

Osiris was put to his death by Set and was discovered by Isis. She turned into a hawk and settled on his belly, warming him and restoring his sexual powers long enough to make her pregnant.

The child she gave birth to was named Horus, the hawk headed solar god. He was raised in secrecy until he was ready to challenge his uncle, Set.

Horus has many aspects, Har Wer is the aspect which was known as being in constant battle with Set. Harakhty is an aspect which is linked with Ra. Heru-Em-Akhet is the name of Horus as the Sphinx in Gizeh, the symbol of resurrection. These are just a few of Horus' known aspects.

 

Adapted from 'A guide to the Gods' by Richard Carlyon

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