Question

Check all that apply.

Choose the THREE facts that are true about each artwork.

Statue of a king with a falcon


falcon is known as "Father of Terror"

falcon symbolizes the god Horus

considered the most beautiful statue of the Old Kingdom

two carved niches represent sunrise and sunset

falcon as Horus is supposed to help transform the king into a god

Answer 1

The three facts that are true about the statue of a king with a falcon are:

1. **Falcon symbolizes the god Horus** - In ancient Egyptian mythology, the falcon is often associated with Horus, who is a god of the sky and kingship.

2. **Falcon as Horus is supposed to help transform the king into a god** - The falcon representation of Horus is significant in royal iconography, symbolizing the divine right of the king and his transformation into a god.

3. **Two carved niches represent sunrise and sunset** - This element often signifies the association with the cycle of life and the connection to the sun gods, which was an important aspect of Egyptian art.

The other statements may not align accurately with the known context of such artworks.