Sons of Horus. The Four Sons of Horus protected the internal organs of the dead. These were probably sewn onto a shroud. Imsety had a human head and protected the liver. Hapy had the head of a baboon and protected the lungs. Duamutef had a jackal head and protected the stomach. Qebehesenuef had the head of a falcon and protected the intestines.

Beadwork Son of Horus

Collection

Egypt Centre, University of Swansea

Inventory Number

3543669

Title

Sons of Horus. The Four Sons of Horus protected the internal organs of the dead. These were probably sewn onto a shroud. Imsety had a human head and protected the liver. Hapy had the head of a baboon and protected the lungs. Duamutef had a jackal head and protected the stomach. Qebehesenuef had the head of a falcon and protected the intestines.

Object Type

Image

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