In Egyptian mythology, Anhur was a god of war and hunting, later identified with Horus and worshipped particularly in Thinis. Anhur’s name means “He Who Brings the Far Near” (which might also mean “Sky Bearer.”) The patron of the ancient Egyptian army, and the personification of royal warriors. One of Anhur’s titles was “Slayer of Enemies.” Anhur protected those who were hunting and traveling at night. Egyptian mythology (or Egyptian religion) is the name for the succession of beliefs held by the people of Egypt until the coming of Christianity and Islam. ... For other uses of War, see War (disambiguation). ... This page is about the Egyptian deity. ...
An ancient god of war, Anhur was depicted as a bearded man wearing a robe and a headdress with four feathers, holding a spear or lance. Thought to be a son of Hathor, Anhur’s consort was Mekhit. At festivals honoring him, mock battles were staged. Anhur was called "Savior", and the common people believed that he was a deliverer from their human burdens. During the Roman Era the Emperor Tiberius was depicted on the walls of Egyptian temples wearing the distinctive four-plumed crown of Anhur. Closeup on a single white feather A feather is one of the epidermal growths that forms the distinctive outer covering, or plumage, on a bird. ... The term lance has become a catchall for a variety of different pole weapons based on the spear. ...
In early Egyptian mythology, Anhur (also spelt Onuris, Onouris, An-Her, Anhuret, Han-Her, Inhert) was originally a foreign god of war, who started being worshipped in the Egyptian area of Abydos, and particularly in Thinis, during the 11th dynasty.
Anhur was depicted as a bearded man wearing a robe and a headdress with four feathers, holding a spear or lance, or occasionally as a lion-headed god (representing strength and power).
During the Roman Era the Emperor Tiberius was depicted on the walls of Egyptian temples wearing the distinctive four-plumed crown of Anhur.
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