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Horus
haw-ruhs
Horus (name) means the ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sky, sun, war, and kingship. Example: “The pharaoh was considered a living embodiment of Horus.”
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The ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sky, sun, war, and kingship.
"The pharaoh was considered a living embodiment of Horus."
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Etymology
From Late Latin Hōrus, from Ancient Greek Ὧρος (Hôros), from Egyptian ḥr.
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What does “Horus” mean?
The word “Horus” means the ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god of the sky, sun, war, and kingship.
How do you pronounce “Horus”?
“Horus” is pronounced haw-ruhs ([hɔːɹəs] in IPA).
How do you use “Horus” in a sentence?
Here is “Horus” used in a sentence: “The pharaoh was considered a living embodiment of Horus.”
What part of speech is “Horus”?
“Horus” is a name.
Where does the word “Horus” come from?
The word “Horus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin Hōrus, from Ancient Greek Ὧρος (Hôros), from Egyptian ḥr.
