Question

Read the story of Horus and Seth. Which sentence explains the significance of this story to ancient Egyptians?

Answer 1

The mythological Egyptian Story "The Contendings of Horus and Seth", tells the tale of how both deities battle to see who will replace Osiris as the king. After multiple fights and many letters between members of The Great Ennead, it is finally decided that Horus - Son of Osiris - will take the place as the new ruler.  

In the paragraph "Horus, son of Isis, was brought, and the White Crown was set upon his head and he was installed in the position of his father Osiris. He was told: "You are a good King of Egypt. You are the good lord, l.p.h., of every land unto all eternity." it establishes that the basis of kingship in Ancient Egypt should be as through inheritance (Father to son).