Horus

Culture: Ancient Egyptian   Domain: The sky, kingship, protection

Horus, son of Isis and Osiris, is shown as a falcon or falcon-headed man whose eyes are the sun and moon; he battles his uncle Set for eighty years to avenge his father and reclaim rightful rule of Egypt, losing an eye in the process, later healed and becoming the famous protective Eye of Horus (Wadjet) symbol. Living pharaohs were traditionally understood as his earthly embodiment.

Associations

The sky, rightful kingship, protection, clear and healed vision.

Ways people honor him (modern)

• Pursue a rightful claim or recognition with real persistence
• Keep an Eye of Horus symbol for protection
• Reflect on healing after real loss, not only victory itself
• Read the Contendings of Horus and Set for the fullest surviving account

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.