03: Horus vs Seth
The History of Egypt
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The Eye of Horus
Seth blinded Horus, tearing his eyes out and burying them. Fortunately a goddess came along to rescue him. Hathor poured animal milk into the eye sockets; with her magic she made new eyes for him. These new eyes were called the Wajet Eyes, and they became a famous symbol of protection. The next competition got intensely sexual so if you have younger listeners or you're not interested in that kind of material, skip ahead about four minutes.
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