Horus is the falcon-headed god of the sky and kingship. Every pharaoh was believed to be the living incarnation of Horus.
The Eye of Horus
In his battles with his uncle Set to avenge his father Osiris, Horus lost his left eye. It was restored by Thoth and became the Wedjat eye, a powerful symbol of protection and healing.
Primary Sources
Historical texts and references
“After a time Osiris asked Horus what he held to be the most noble of all things. When Horus replied, 'To avenge one's father and mother for evil done to them,' Osiris then asked him what animal he considered the most useful for them who go forth to battle.”
