Horus is a falcon divinity , whose cult begun in the predynastic period. From the thinite time, Horus was bound to the monarchy. The king's name appears then in a serekh (palace facade) with Horus on top. Under this name, there are several
gods, since
Horus the old
until Horus,
son of Osiris. This chapel is dedicated for Horus, son of Isis
and Osiris
. As avenger of his father, he becomes Pharaoh, the Horus of the living. He is represented
here like a
man with a falcon head
.
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