Egypt - a mysterious country, which began its existence has for several millennia BC.Despite all the discoveries and archeological excavations carried out in it, here there are still many unknown and mysterious, shrouded in legends, myths and mysteries.Ancient Egypt and mythology are unusual, to study and understand their need, with a special symbolism and philosophy.
beginning of the formation of ancient Egyptian mythology, is considered to 6-4 millennium BCSince then, it has changed and developed throughout the life of ancient Egypt.Initially, the gods worshiped in the country only a few tribes, but over time this ritual has grown into a cult of worship of the entire state.
main pyramids in the country was the pharaoh, he was the founder of the hierarchy of deities.It was responsible for many sacred obligations with which the rituals were performed.Law of the country on behalf of the gods, the pharaoh had to give the state the prosperity, development and material welfare.
special feature in ancient Egyptian religion was the existence of different beliefs.In fact, any god in Egypt had the appearance of an animal or bird.
was no exception and the god Horus - the son of Pharaoh's revival and the underworld of Osiris and Isis, the goddess of motherhood and womanhood.This deity today has many roles and names.
Translated from the ancient Egyptian's name means "remote."This character has always stood out the most tangled ancestry.And the thing that was originally the god Horus had more than 20 different on each other entities that are in different situations and regions of the state were seen as very different deities with their individual functions and rituals.But he was one of the few idols, worshiped and is revered throughout the country.
Egyptian god Horus was born after the death of his father, who died at the hands of the god of the desert Seth, Osiris tried to seize power.Therefore, as a father, Gore became the patron of the power of Pharaoh.Initially, this mythological character was considered the god of hunting.
Later, he became the patron of the sky and the sun, so it is depicted with a falcon's head on a human body and one eye.According to legend, the second eye god Horus lost in the battle with Seth for the seat of government.After the victory and restore peace in the kingdom lost an eye in battle became a powerful amulet to protect.
From another image of the sun god Ra Horus image differs only the royal crown on her head.In mythological Pa above the head is the solar disk.Therefore, since ancient times in Egypt, it was decided to check gods falcons that have been associated with freedom, flight, sun and sky.I was no exception and the god Horus.
attention and curiosity to this mythical character began to show many centuries ago.Even Herodotus compared it with the majestic Apollo, the Greeks believed that Orion - a Constellation Mountain.In addition, Gore - god, who had four sons, which protect the world of the dead Osiris.They are presented in the form of the pillars of Shu, who in the night sky formed the constellation Ursa Major.
