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 Horus (Solar Horus)
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A representation of Horus, the falcon God of the Egyptians, in his solar aspect. Horus was the protector God of the egyptian Pharoah, and represented the King's divine authority. The common depiction of the American Eagle mascot is modeled on this image.

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