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Horus (also known as Heru) was one of the most important deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon. The ancient Egyptians worshipped Horus mainly as the sky god and the god of kingship. In the cult of Horus, the pharaohs, for instance, were believed to be the earthly embodiment of the god. Horus is easily recognized thanks to the fact that he is depicted as a man with the head of a falcon, although the god is also commonly depicted just as a falcon. The cult of Horus continued even during the Graeco-Roman period in Egypt. By this time, however, the depiction of the god was altered, so as to fit the changing times. As a major god there are numerous