Horus and Set
In ancient Egypt, it was believed that the god Horus had a sky battle with his uncle Set over who would inherit the throne of Egypt. This story is depicted in hieroglyphics and is one of the oldest recorded mythological battles. According to the myth, Horus was the son of Osiris and Isis, two of the most important gods in the Egyptian pantheon. Set, on the other hand, was Horus' uncle and brother to Osiris. The story goes that after Osiris was murdered by Set, Horus sought revenge and challenged Set to a series of battles for the right to rule Egypt. One of these battles was a sky battle, in which Horus and Set transformed into hawks and fought each other in the sky. After a long and grueling battle, Horus emerged victorious and was declared the rightful king of Egypt. This story is significant not only for its mythological importance but also for its historical and cultural significance. It is one of the oldest recorded myths in Egyptian history and has been depicted ...