A project of the American Research Center in Egypt
A project of the American Research Center in Egypt

Sons of Horus

Deity
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The four sons of Horus were four deities: Duamutef, Qebehsenuef, Imsety, and Hapy. They were responsible for protecting the organs of the deceased contained inside Canopic jars. The stoppers of the canopic jars were in the shape of the head of the deity associated with the vessel's contents.