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When Osiris was murdered by his brother [[Seth|Set,]] Isis used the [[Ankh]] to revive him, but it only brought Osiris back for one night. Using the opportunity, they consummated their love that night, leading to the conception of Horus.<ref name="Accipiter" /> Since then Horus and Set have been at each others throats according to ancient mythology. [3] | When Osiris was murdered by his brother [[Seth|Set,]] Isis used the [[Ankh]] to revive him, but it only brought Osiris back for one night. Using the opportunity, they consummated their love that night, leading to the conception of Horus.<ref name="Accipiter" /> Since then Horus and Set have been at each others throats according to ancient mythology. [3] | ||
His insignia, the Eye of Horus, was used by the [[Medjay]] as a mark of office. The Eye of Horus was later incorporated into the emblem of the [[Hidden Ones]] once the organisation was founded by [[Bayek|Bayek of Siwa]], himself a former Medjay.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | His insignia, the Eye of Horus, was used by the [[Medjay]] as a mark of office. The Eye of Horus was later incorporated into the emblem of the [[Hidden Ones]] once the organisation was founded by [[Bayek|Bayek of Siwa]], himself a former Medjay.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
== Eye of Horus == | |||
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It was usually depicted as a falcon, most likely a lanner or peregrine falcon. His right '''eye''' was associated with the sun god, '''[[Ra]]'''. The '''eye''' symbol represents the marking around the '''eye''' of the falcon, including the "teardrop" marking sometimes found below the '''eye'''. | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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[[File:Dlcpack.horus.jpg|thumb|191x191px|[[Horus Pack|Horus outfit from dlc pack]]]] | [[File:Dlcpack.horus.jpg|thumb|191x191px|[[Horus Pack|Horus outfit from dlc pack]]]] | ||
* An assassin [[Horus Pack|outfit]] was made in honor to the great Horus that was released with other miscellaneous gear and mount. | * An assassin [[Horus Pack|outfit]] was made in honor to the great Horus that was released with other miscellaneous gear and mount. | ||
* The Eye of Horus was also called Wadjet or Wedjat which is also referenced in [[Origins]]. | |||
==Reference== | ==Reference== | ||
Revision as of 08:33, 1 February 2018
- "That is Horus, the Falcon. the Great Black One. God of the sky. The sun is his right eye and the moon is his left eye. Forever he flies across the heavens, making night and day."
- ―Stone Circles inscription about Horus[src]
Horus was an Isu and the son of Osiris and Isis.[1]
When Osiris was murdered by his brother Set, Isis used the Ankh to revive him, but it only brought Osiris back for one night. Using the opportunity, they consummated their love that night, leading to the conception of Horus.[1] Since then Horus and Set have been at each others throats according to ancient mythology. [3]
His insignia, the Eye of Horus, was used by the Medjay as a mark of office. The Eye of Horus was later incorporated into the emblem of the Hidden Ones once the organisation was founded by Bayek of Siwa, himself a former Medjay.[2]
Eye of Horus
It was usually depicted as a falcon, most likely a lanner or peregrine falcon. His right eye was associated with the sun god, Ra. The eye symbol represents the marking around the eye of the falcon, including the "teardrop" marking sometimes found below the eye.
Appearance
Trivia
- An assassin outfit was made in honor to the great Horus that was released with other miscellaneous gear and mount.
- The Eye of Horus was also called Wadjet or Wedjat which is also referenced in Origins.
Reference
3. Wikipedia - Horus
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