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Horus in Egyptian Mythology

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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?

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?

Crocodile

Lion

Falcon (correct)

Bull

Based on the text, what is a possible symbolic meaning of the Eye of Horus?

<p>Justice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the performance instruction to "re-enact a short battle"?

<p>To demonstrate the power struggle between Horus and Seth for the Egyptian kingdom (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Horus

A major god in Egyptian mythology, symbolizing kingship and the sky.

Avenged Father's Death

Horus fought Seth to avenge Osiris, his father, who was killed.

King of Egypt

After defeating Seth, Horus became the ruler of Egypt.

Every Pharaoh as Horus

Pharaohs were believed to be Horus in human form on Earth.

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Eye of Horus

A symbol of protection, royal power, and good health in ancient Egypt.

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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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Explore the fascinating tale of Horus, a pivotal figure in Egyptian mythology. Learn about his background, his battles against Uncle Seth, and his reign as king of Egypt. Engage in roleplay activities to bring this ancient myth to life.