Horus | Denial Isn't Just a River

We’ve been circling around Horus like a HAWK during this series, but now it’s finally time to dive right into it. We talk about the origins of this boy bird king, how he grew up, and how he managed to finally become the head god in charge!

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonization, genitals, sex, childbirth, insects, and eye injury. 

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