Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. Horus, standing, and Isis, kneeing, in a ship with a sail capturing the Hippo (Seth). Relief.


Egypt. Edfu. Temple of Horus. 3rd century Relief depicting the god Horus standing on a boat and avenging his father's murder in a battle with his Uncle, the god Seth, depicted in the form of an hippopotamus underneath. Horus, standing, and Isis, kneeing, in a ship with a sail capturing the Hippo.


Size: 4211px × 2800px
Photo credit: © Prisma Archivo / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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