Egyptian protective symbols

Horus of Behdet as a winged solar disk defeating Ra’s enemies in ancient Egyptian myth

How Did Horus of Behdet Defeat Ra’s Enemies?

Orin Vale

Horus of Behdet defeated Ra’s enemies by soaring above them as a fierce winged solar disk, striking down the forces of chaos before they could threaten the sun god’s journey. His myth reveals why this powerful form of Horus became one of ancient Egypt’s most enduring symbols of divine protection.