2. A Greek version of the name of the ancient Egyptian falcon-headed god. In Egypt his name was Hor, Har, or Haru. One of the oldest of Egyptian gods. One of the “words” for god in Egyptian hieroglyphs is a falcon on a perch. Over the centuries he took on several aspects, including sky god, Sun god, war god, and hunting god.
Readers, please enjoy this guest blog post by Sandra Kynes, author of several books, including The Herb Gardener's Essential Guide, Plant Magic, and the new Witches' Encyclopedia of Magical Plants, among many others.
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