Horus — Gods of Egypt Character Profile

About Horus

The rightful heir to the Egyptian throne who is defeated, blinded, and exiled by his uncle Set. He initially seeks vengeance but realizes his true destiny is protecting humanity. He regains his divine strength, defeats Set, heals Ra, and is crowned king.

Horus — Character Profile

Horus's Known Relations

• Osiris — Father
• Geb — Father
• Ra — Father
• Hathor — Spouse
• Four sons of Horus — Child
• Ihy — Child
• Imsety — Child
• Hapy (Son of Horus) — Child
• Duamutef — Child
• Qebehsenuef — Child
• Isis — Mother
• Nut — Mother
• Seth — Enemy

Character Facts

Played by

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Appears in

Gods of Egypt (2016)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Horus — Alliance Teammate — Bek (Brenton Thwaites)

  Mortal thief and exiled god form a pact to resurrect Zaya and defeat Set.

• Horus — Conflict Arch Enemy — Set (Gerard Butler)

  Rival claimants to the throne locked in a deadly power struggle.

• Horus — Alliance Rescuer — Hathor (Élodie Yung)

  Defected goddess who saves the protagonists and joins their rebellion.

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