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Shu – God of the Air and Sky

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Horus

Shu (Su) was the god of dry air, wind and the atmosphere. He was also related to the sun, possibly as an aspect of sunlight. He was the son of the creator god, father of the twin sky and the … Continue reading →

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The Ennead – The Nine Great Osirian Gods

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Horus

The Ennead were the nine great Osirian gods: Atum, Shu, Tefnut, Geb, Nut, Osiris, Isis, Set, and Nephthys. The term is also used to describe the great council of the gods as well as a collective term for all the … Continue reading →

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Anhur

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Horus

Anhur (Greek: Onouris) “Sky Bearer”, a solar god from the Abydos area, and the city of Sebennytos. He was another form of Horus the Elder (Heru) but was also worshipped in conjunction with Shu, known as Anhur-Shu. He was the … Continue reading →

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