Read the story of Horus and Seth. After the god Osiris became king of Egypt, his brother Seth took the form of a monster and killed him out of jealousy. Osiris’s son Horus and his uncle Seth competed in many contests to settle the argument over who was the true king of Egypt. In the end, Horus emerged victorious. His victory united the kingdoms of Egypt and ushered in an era of peace and prosperity. From that day forward, the people of Egypt considered each pharaoh to be Horus in the form of a human. What was the significance of this story to ancient Egyptians? (1 point) Responses Priests of Horus’s temple in Thebes were also considered gods. Priests of Horus’s temple in Thebes were also considered gods. The people feared Seth and tried to avoid his wrath. The people feared Seth and tried to avoid his wrath. Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful. Pharaohs were considered gods on Earth, and therefore powerful. Horus brought light and life to the people of Egypt as the sun god.
