Horus’ sacred eye

Horus’ sacred eye

[Egypt land of plenty, 5]

Horus, son of the murdered King Osiris, was a protector god in ancient Egypt. This sacred eye represents his ever-watchful eye and is suited to the function of this amulet, which is to protect the wearer. (Nowadays, the eye of Horus in the colours of the rainbow flag and black background symbolises the collective Gay Goths). Horus was subjected to a bisexual power play. After the death of his father, an 80-year power struggle ensued between Horus and his uncle — and murderer — Seth. Tired with formalities, Seth tried his luck at seducing Horus. To Seth’s dismay, Horus’ mother Isis saw through his deceit and saved her son. The power struggle between Horus and Seth captures the role of sex in power-play. As in many myths, sex expressed power rather than love. Interestingly, the tale shows that ancient Egyptian culture didn’t look down on homosexuality — something heroic Horus engaged in himself — so much as it held being subjugated in low esteem. In ancient Egypt there were no sexual taboos or expectations of celibacy or sexual abstinence. Renewal of life was celebrated as an important part of society.