The Four Sons Of Horus

The Four Sons of Horus were traditionally the guardians of the internal organs of the deceased. Each was associated with a particular organ, and also with a different cardinal point on the compass.

The Four Sons Of Horus

God	Protects	Head	Point	Goddess
Imsety	Liver	Human	South	Isis
Hapy	Lungs	Baboon	North	Nephthys
Duamutef	Stomach	Jackal	East	Neit
Qebehsenuef	Intestines	Falcon	West	Selkis

The Four Sons

Canopic Jar of Imsety with a human head

Coffin art detail showing the 4 canopic jars under the Lion Bier while the deceased is attended by Anubis and Horus.

Canopic jars for "King Tut"

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