Who was Heru (Egyptian God)
Heru, also known as Horus or Har, was one of the most important and widely worshipped gods in ancient Egyptian religion. He was the god of the sky, kingship, and war, and was often depicted as a falcon or a falcon-headed man. According to ancient Egyptian mythology, Heru was the son of Osiris and Isis, the divine king and queen of Egypt. After his father was murdered by his jealous brother, Seth, Heru sought revenge and engaged in a fierce battle with Seth. In the end, Heru emerged victorious and became the ruler of the world, taking his place as the god of the sky and protector of the pharaohs. Heru was associated with the sun and was often depicted as a falcon perched on the sun disk. He was also associated with the sky, and was said to protect the pharaohs and the people of Egypt from the dangers of the world below. In many of his depictions, Heru is shown holding the ankh, the symbol of life, and the scepter, a symbol of power and authority. He was also often depicted wearing the