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[Alexandr Korol]

5. Egyptian Mythology: Horus vs. Set

• Plot: In ancient Egyptian mythology, the god Horus, son of Osiris,
fights Set, the god of chaos and violence who killed his father. Horus
defeats Set in a series of battles, becoming the ruler of Egypt and restoring
order (Maat).
• Similarity: As in the case of Mara or Satan, Set represents destructive
forces, and Horus’s victory is the restoration of divine order.
• Symbolism: Horus’s victory symbolizes the triumph of justice and
harmony over chaos.

Common Features of These Stories:

• Evil Spirit or Demon: In all traditions, there is a figure personifying evil,
chaos, or temptation (Mara, Satan, Kaliya, Angra Mainyu, Set, Jormungandr).
• Hero or Deity: The central character (Buddha, Jesus, Krishna, Horus,
Thor) represents goodness, wisdom, or divine power.
• Victory through Spiritual Power: Often victory is achieved not by physical
violence, but through wisdom, steadfastness, faith, or divine intervention.
• Symbolism: These stories teach to overcome internal vices (fear, greed,
pride) and external difficulties to achieve harmony or salvation.