In earliest times, Set was the patron deity of Lower (Northern) Egypt, and represented the fierce storms of the desert whom the Lower Egyptians sought to appease. However, when Upper Egypt conquered Lower Egypt making way for the First Dynasty, Set became known as the evil enemy of Horus (Upper Egypt's dynastic god).

 

Set was the brother of Osiris, Isis, and both brother of and husband to Nephthys; according to some versions of the myths he is also father of Anubis.

 

Set is best known for murdering his brother and attempting to kill his nephew Horus; Horus, however, managed to survive and grew up to avenge his father's death by establishing his rule over all Egypt, castrating Set, and casting him out into the lonely desert for all time.

 

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Paint: Introduction | Subjects of paint scenes 

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