Mummy of a peregrine falcon, Egypt, 2000-1001 BCE
- Science Museum, London
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Credit: Mummy of a peregrine falcon, Egypt, 2000-1001 BCE. Credit: Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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The falcon was considered king of the birds in ancient Egypt and was associated with a number of gods, including the sky god Horus, who was often shown with the head of a falcon. The Eye of Horus is a hawk-like eye representing the sharpness of his protective qualities. The Eye of Horus also had healing properties. Animals associated with the gods and considered sacred were frequently mummified. maker: Unknown maker Place made: Egypt
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