The "Eye of Horus," a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead, is found throughout ancient Egypt. The symbol is frequently seen in ancient burials — especially on a type of ...

Horus is one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian mythology, but his story is more complex than most people realize. As the falcon-headed god of kingship, war, and the sky, Horus played ...

The Eye of Horus engraved on a gold plate. This artifact was found in the tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Psusennes I, who ruled more than 3,000 years ago. . | Credit: DEA / S. VANNINI via ...