Egyptian Mythology: Gods and Goddesses: Horus
[ Anubis ] [ Atum ] [ Bastet ] [ Bes ] [ Geb ] [ Hathor ] [ Horus ] [ Isis ] [ Maat ] [ Nephthys ] [ Nut ] [ Osiris ] [ Ptah ] [ Ra ] [ Set ] [ Shu ] [ Tefnut ] [ Thoth ]
Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis after Osiris had begun his reign of the underworld.
In order to keep her son safe, Isis took him to the island of Chemmis and raised him in secret. Horus eventually became the
ruler after his father, but was not placed their until he avenged him by his Uncle Set.
Depicted: As a falcon with the sun and moon as his eyes.
Other Names: Harsiesis, Re-Harakhti, Haroeris, Harendotes, Khenti-irti, Khentekhtay, and Harmakhis
Father: Osiris
Mother: Isis
Consort: Hathor
Uncle: Set
Sacred Symbol: Antelope
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Copyright: Nikki Kuehl 2000-2011
Website Content Last Updated: September 26, 2011
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