The Bird In Ancient Egypt
Take a moment and forget about the birds that you see flying around. Instead, think about how birds have impacted the world in music, movies and literature. These two legged, winged wild animals are prominent in certain religions found in the past. You can see images of birds scattered throughout the Egyptian religion. The bird has played a huge role in our world. Just think a moment on how many times you have seen a bird image.
For the Ancient Egyptians the bird was very significant. It was so significant because Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris, was depicted as a man/falcon. Throughout Egypt he was worshiped because he held dominion over the sun and the moon. One of the greatest feats that Horus accomplished was defeating Set, the god of storms, chaos and the desert. People could gain Horus’s favor by worshipping him and paying homage to his temples.
Wild birds have fascinated mankind for countless millenniums and will continue to do so. Perhaps it is the grace they exhibit or the fascinating history of which they have been a part. Whatever it is that draws mankind to songbirds, migratory birds or any other bird species, it is sure to remain the same.
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