Horus, Jesus, and Egyptian Mythology: Separating Fact from Fiction

If you’ve ever found yourself immersed in the world of ancient Egyptian mythology or perhaps watching a documentary on the subject (or even just browsing social media around Christmas time), you might have come across the claim that the story of Jesus shares striking similarities with the story of Horus, an ancient Egyptian deity.

While it might seem convincing at first that there’s a direct connection between the two, it’s essential to understand that the similarities are often exaggerated in popular culture, and many scholars consider them vastly different. In this article, we’ll explore the life of Horus, his birth, the miracles he performed, and the truth behind the alleged similarities between Horus and Jesus.

The (non-virgin) Birth of Horus

Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky and kingship, has an intriguing birth story that never fails to capture people’s imagination. In ancient Egyptian mythology, Horus is the son of Osiris, the god of the afterlife, and Isis, the goddess of magic and healing. Osiris was murdered by his jealous brother Set, who dismembered his body and scattered the pieces throughout Egypt.

Isis, determined to bring her husband back to life, searched for and reassembled Osiris’ body parts. Using her magical…