Horus is one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian mythology, but his story is more complex than most people realize. As the falcon-headed god of kingship, war, and the sky, Horus played ...

Horus and Osiris MAY have been based on historical figures, as may have Tammuz, Mithras and Dionysos. If they did exist, then they were later mythologised and god-like qualities were ascribed to them.

The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The symbol is frequently seen in ancient burials — especially on a type of ...

The ancient Egyptian civilization lasted more than 3,000 years, and practices surrounding the Eye of Horus changed over time. "In later periods, a large wedjat made of wax was placed over the left ...