The winged sun (sometimes known as Behedeti or Heru-Behdet, a name of Horus) is a symbol in ancient Egyptian religion associated with divinity, royalty, and power in ancient Egypt.[1] The symbol is attested from the Old Kingdom (Sneferu, 26th century BC[citation needed]) The winged sun is symbolic also of the eternal soul, and is often flanked on either side with a uraeus. When placed above the temple doors it served as a reminder to the people of their eternal nature.[2][3] The Winged Sun was linked to the falcon god Horus, however, it was also associated with the sun god Ra,[1] with the wings of Horus, and the omnipotence of Ra.[4]
