Heru

Heru is the Ancient Egyptian name for the god Horus, one of the most significant deities in the Egyptian pantheon. His name means 'the distant one' or 'he who is above', referring to his role as a sky god. Horus was worshipped from at least the late Predynastic period through the Greco-Roman era. He was primarily known as the god of kingship and the sky, often depicted as a falcon or a falcon-headed man. The pharaohs of Egypt were considered to be the living embodiment of Horus, and his worship was central to the concept of divine kingship.

Horus played a crucial role in the Osiris myth, where he avenged his father Osiris's murder by his uncle Set and subsequently became the rightful ruler of Egypt. This myth established him as a symbol of order, justice, and legitimate succession. His eyes were often associated with the sun and the moon, and the 'Eye of Horus' became a powerful protective amulet. The name Heru, though ancient, is still occasionally used today, particularly in contexts that honor Egyptian heritage or mythology.