The Second age of Horus, Egyptian God The followers of Horus invaded Egypt in pre-dynastic history, at this time he was venerated as a victorious warlord. He became a part of the state religion and was associated with the sun god, Ra. Horus was so important to the state religion that Pharaohs were considered his human manifestation and sometimes took on the name Horus. According to legend Horus conquered Seth the evil god of Upper Egypt. Seth was god of turmoil and confusion who murdered Osiris, Horus's father. Horus avenged his father's death and became the god of order and justice. Therefore the pharaoh in Ancient Egypt became Horus on Earth, the ruler of the two lands (Upper and Lower Egypt) creating the second age of Horus.