How did Horus unite Egypt?

Harwer (Haroeris), or "Horus the Elder" was the mature god represented in these stories who battles Seth for 80 years until the tribunal of gods finally awards him his rightful place on the throne of all Egypt. read more

Horus was a god, not a king. It was Narmer (more commonly known as Menes) who united Upper (i.e., Southern) and Lower Egypt c. 3100 B.C.E. He is considered the first king of the First Dynasty. read more

Horus Statue of Horus at his temple in Idfū, Egypt. © Comstock/Jupiterimages At Nekhen (Greek: Hierakonpolis), however, the conception arose that the reigning king was a manifestation of Horus, and, after Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt had been united by the kings from Nekhen, this notion became a generally accepted dogma. read more

Horus was told by his mother, Isis, to protect the people of Egypt from Set, the god of the desert, who had killed Horus' father, Osiris. Horus had many battles with Set, not only to avenge his father, but to choose the rightful ruler of Egypt. read more