Horus

American  

[hawr-uhs, hohr-] / ˈhɔr əs, ˈhoʊr- /

noun

Egyptian Religion.

1. a solar deity, regarded as either the son or the brother of Isis and Osiris, and usually represented as a falcon or as a man with the head of a falcon.

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Horus British  

/ ˈhɔːrəs /

noun

1. a solar god of Egyptian mythology, usually depicted with a falcon's head

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Etymology

Origin of Horus

< Late Latin Hōrus < Greek Hôros < Egyptian ḥr

Example Sentences

Mars the ancient Roman god, Horus the ancient Egyptian god and Qi from ancient Chinese mythology were all born to virgins.

From Scientific American

The mission said it will continue excavation work in the area of the Horus temple, east of the Dendera temple.

From Washington Post

The Horus tool has since been offered for use to at least six federal agencies, and their feedback is “continuing to be used to refine the tool,” Department of Homeland Security officials said last year.

From Washington Post

One of his purchases was a portable shrine that contained a statue of the sky god Horus, both made of painted wood.

From Washington Post

Fortunately, for Dana and Horus Alkebu-Lan, they figured that out on a visit from their Seattle home before the big day.

From Seattle Times