The Eye of Horus in the Pop Culture
The eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol that has survived through history to our contemporary era.
Its use has been modified through the ages, but it remains an important symbol in pop culture today.
We can find it in literature, on the big and small screens, and in video games. Let's explore some examples.
Books
There is a lot of books inspired from the eye of horus inspiration
"The Eye of Horus" by Carol Thurston
In "The Eye of Horus" by Carol Thurston, we are taken on a journey through the eyes of an ancient Egyptian priestess, who reveals the secrets of the Eye and its significance in her world.
It's a gripping tale of an archaeologist who uncovers the secrets of the Eye of Horus and its mystical powers.
Synopsis
When medical illustrator Kate McKinnon is hired by the Egyptology department of a Denver museum to create displays for an exhibit, she comes across an intriguing enigma: the mummy of a young woman who lived thirty-three centuries ago, her ribs broken, one hand shattered, and a man's skull between her legs.
Kate begins to solve the millennia-old conundrum with the help of radiologist Max Cavanaugh, who employs cutting-edge forensic and medical imaging techniques. When the mummy's astounding secrets are revealed, a parallel narrative of a little girl born into a nest of vipers in a period when godlike pharaohs reigned in unparalleled magnificence begins to unravel.
Suddenly, Kate finds herself on a twisted path heading deeper into the shadows of ancient Kemet...and ever closer to the horrifying discoveries of a murder so heinous that its dreadful force has not been diminished by the passage of time.
"The Eye of Horus: An Oracle of Ancient Egypt" by David Lawson
A book with twenty-five stone hieroglyphic tablets guides the reader through a number of castings, such as the "Knowledge of Maat" and the "Eye of Horus," that will divine the future and/or provide personal progress.
The magic of ancient Egypt offers creativity, visionary power and divination. With this set, the reader will have access to the magic, mysteries and wisdom of ancient Egypt.
Death Sandman , comic book adapter to a Netflix series.
Death appears as a youthful, lovely, thin woman in her early to mid-20s of average height. She has very pale skin, dark eyes, long jet-black hair that she fashions in various ways, and an Eye of Horus painted beneath one of her eyes.
The Kane chronicles by Rick Riordan.
The Kane Chronicles is a trilogy of fantasy novels for young people written by Rick Riordan. First published in the United States between 2010 and 2012, the series follows the adventures of Carter and Sadie Kane, two teenagers who discover that Egyptian gods and magicians are not legends and still live in our time.
Carter could readily conjure this sign since he was the host of Horus. Though he no longer hosts this god, Carter retains some of Horus' magic. This emblem aids other creatures in recognizing Horus. For example, when Carter summoned this sign, the griffin knew what it meant and acted as if it were Carter's servant, despite the fact that griffins are Horus' slaves. This would allow other creatures to determine whether or not the individual is hosting or has hosted Horus.
Cinema and shows
The symbol also has been featured in popular shows and movies.
Now you see me
For those who love magic and illusions, there's the movie "Now You See Me", where the Eye of Horus is featured in a spectacular illusion.In the film "Now You See Me," the Eye is a key motif, symbolizing the art of deception and misdirection.
The Eye of Horus (House of Anubis #2)
House of Anubis is a Nickelodeon and TeenNick live-action drama that follows eight students in a British boarding school as they make friends and rivals, fall in love, and race to solve a mystery involving an ancient Egyptian curse! This 128-page novelization of the first half of the first season will attract tweens aged 8 to 12.
The Eye of Horus is both the unofficial symbol of Anubis House and the series' insignia. At the series' beginning, a stylised version of it appears in the "House of Anubis" emblem and on the sign in front of the Anubis House door.
Moon Knight Ep.4
Steven and Layla now know where Ammit's grave is, but that doesn't imply discovering her ushabti will be any simpler. One example is Steven plunging face first into the pyramid.
As they make their way through the tomb, they notice that there are six separate ways that lead around it. If they want to discover Ammit's ushabti before Harrow, they must act quickly.
This is when Steven, our resident Egyptian expert, recognizes that the six routes may create the Eye of Horus when joined together.
Gods of Egypt Movie
Alex Proyas directed Gods of Egypt, a 2016 American-Australian fantasy action film starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brenton Thwaites, Chadwick Boseman, Élodie Yung, Courtney Eaton, Rufus Sewell, Gerard Butler, and Geoffrey Rush.
In an alternative ancient Egypt, during the crowning of Osiris' son Horus, King Osiris is assassinated by his brother Set. Set defeats Horus, seizes his eyes, and crowns himself king, compelling people to pay a fortune to enter the afterlife.
A slave called Zaya assists her lover Bek in stealing one of Horus' eyes from Set's treasure vault, but she is slain by Set's chief architect, Urshu. Bek delivers Zaya's body and the eye to Horus, offering to assist in the search for the other if he can bring Zaya back to life. They seek Ra's assistance, who does not restore Horus' power but does allow him to swallow a vial of divine water to weaken Set.
Video Games
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an action adventure game. As Miriam, an orphan girl, you will have to face a horde of monsters summoned by Gebel in order to find your friend whose body is almost nothing but crystal because of a curse.
In Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the Eye of Horus is an accessory. The Eye of Horus is a non-craftable item. Accessories are used to defend the user from enemies and bosses while also lowering damage. Various accessories have varying defensive ratings, making them more or less effective.
Assasin’s Creed (AC)
The popular game series "Assassin's Creed" features the Eye of Horus as a symbol of the ancient civilization that the game explores, adding to its sense of authenticity and depth.
The model of the Assassin's Dagger, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, and its type was recycled from the model of the Eyes of Horus, a weapon in Assassin's Creed: Origins.
Horus' Eyes were short blades inspired by and dedicated to Horus, the Egyptian deity of the sky and defender of Egypt's monarchs.
Curious expedition eye of horus
The Curious Expedition is a rogue-like expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. In the shoes of famous explorers, venture on uncharted expeditions into uncharted regions for fame, science and treasure.
The Eye of Horus is a passive-benefit item that may be discovered mostly in caverns or as hidden treasure. It shows areas all around the explorer, allowing points of interest to be identified from long distances. It can be exchanged, but it has a higher worth if retained and utilized by the player.
Quotes
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"Oh, how superior is the Eye of Horus to the Mouth of Isis!" - Aleister Crowley
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"I was there, the day that Horus killed the Emperor." - Dan Abnett
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"In Egypt, there is a saying: When good fortune looks down upon us, it does so in threes, one for each part of the Eye of Horus. His upper lid, his lower lid and the eye itself." - Michelle Moran
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"The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me; my eye and God's eye are one eye, one seeing, one knowing, one love." - Meister Eckhart
Fashion examples
Rap game tattoos
Meek Mill
The Eye of Horus and the Egyptian Ankh are inked on the right side of Meek Mill's chest. In the background, rays are emanating from both of them, illuminating them.
The Egyptian Ankh is a symbol for both physical life and a life after death. The Horus Eye is a symbol of strength, knowledge, and good health. So Meek's tattoos serve as a guide for his life and suggest a life filled with strength, intelligence, and excellent health.
Drake
Drake, the Canadian singer, has an Eye of Horus tattoo on his arm.
Drake covered over the old CN Tower tattoo dedication to Toronto he had inked on his arm back in 2012 with a huge black tattoo of an eye on the inside of his left bicep during the summer of 2014. The Eye of Horus appears to have inspired Drake's eyeball tattoo.
Shoes and outfit (kyrie 7 eye of horus)
Asia Irving x The Concepts x Nike Kyrie 7 'Horus' brings the NBA player and his sister back together with the Boston-based store. Kyrie's trademark shoe features a vivid blue mesh top reminiscent of glazed pottery, which was inspired by a common passion in Egyptian archeology.
On the other side panel, a feathery metallic gold Swoosh contrasts with the eye of Horus. Other Egyptian motifs include an ankh and a lotus blossom imprinted on the lacing system's molded TPU fins. On the heel tab, 'Concepts' is imprinted in metallic gold writing, and mismatched Kyrie and Concepts emblems cover each tongue.
The mid-top is built with an orange Phylon midsole and a forefoot Air Zoom Turbo unit.: Even sports stars like Kyrie Irving have gotten in on the action, sporting shoes and outfits inspired by the Eye of Horus.