Horus


 * __ Horus __**
 * Horus is from Egypt’s earliest capital Nekhen. **
 * Before dynasty IV Horus was the supreme extraterrestrial god in Egypt. He has distinct origins of which can’t be separated easily. The Egyptians thought that animals were sacred too and they drew most gods with animal like features. Horus has a dog-like head of a jackal for his animal part. He is most commonly known as Isis and Osiris’ son, and from this he derives his position as best ruler of Egypt. His other origin is that he is the sun god Re’s, son. As sun gods they are usually represented by a falcon or a pair of wings, which are thought to stand for Lower and Upper Egypt. Horus being the position of chief sky god lost its dominance during dynasty V due to the increased respect given to the religious group of Re. **