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What was the main reason for the conflict between Horus and Seth?
What was the main reason for the conflict between Horus and Seth?
- A disagreement about the best way to rule Egypt
- A rivalry for the throne of Egypt
- A personal vendetta stemming from Seth's murder of Horus' father (correct)
- A dispute over the ownership of a sacred artifact
In Egyptian mythology, how was Horus associated with the pharaohs of Egypt?
In Egyptian mythology, how was Horus associated with the pharaohs of Egypt?
- Horus was the god of war and the pharaohs were his warriors
- The pharaohs were chosen by Horus to rule Egypt
- Horus was considered the father of all pharaohs
- Each pharaoh was believed to be a human incarnation of Horus (correct)
What type of animal head is Horus typically depicted with?
What type of animal head is Horus typically depicted with?
- Crocodile
- Lion
- Falcon (correct)
- Bull
Based on the text, what is a possible symbolic meaning of the Eye of Horus?
Based on the text, what is a possible symbolic meaning of the Eye of Horus?
What is the significance of the performance instruction to "re-enact a short battle"?
What is the significance of the performance instruction to "re-enact a short battle"?
Flashcards
Horus
Horus
A major god in Egyptian mythology, symbolizing kingship and the sky.
Avenged Father's Death
Avenged Father's Death
Horus fought Seth to avenge Osiris, his father, who was killed.
King of Egypt
King of Egypt
After defeating Seth, Horus became the ruler of Egypt.
Every Pharaoh as Horus
Every Pharaoh as Horus
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Eye of Horus
Eye of Horus
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Study Notes
Horus
- Horus is an important god in Egyptian mythology
- After Uncle Seth killed his father, Horus's mother became magically pregnant with him
- Horus avenged his father's death and fought battles against his uncle for control of Egypt
- After defeating his uncle, Horus became king of Egypt
- Pharaohs were thought to be Horus in human form
- Performance Instructions:
- Dress as a god with a falcon's head
- Show the eye of Horus to everyone
- Re-enact a short battle with a teammate portraying Uncle Seth (practice beforehand)
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