Local Crossword

[seekeerz]

What is the Egyptian word for 'face' from which the sun god derived his name [3] I have h-r any help appreciated

[vallaw]

the sun god is ra - no idea

[puzzld]

One of the eygptian gods is Horus so your answer could be Hor but it is only a guess

[Mamyalynne]

Gods associated with Horus are often preceded with 'Har'

[seekeerz]

thanks all, think mamya's on the right track

[bobthefisherman]

The literal translation for "face" into Egyptian is "Heru".......
hope this helps...

[mac44]

I found this extract

The name Horus comes from the Egyptian word Hor, which translates as 'face'

[seekeerz]

and thank you, bob

[bobthefisherman]

Changed my mind - it's Hor......

http://www.egyptartsite.com/hormyth.html

[starone]

That clue is not very good then, because Horus is the god of Time isn't he?

[starone]

Looks as if he could have been anything from that link. I always thought he was associated with time.

[bobthefisherman]

I think you're right Starbuck, that rings a bell with me too

[seekeerz]

thanks everyone

[boxtops]

Hence - Horology, study of clocks - (and clocks have faces!)

[seekeerz]

clever boxy !!!

[bobthefisherman]

I like that boxy....
That's going in a quiz very soon..... thankyou.....

[Mamyalynne]

Sorry for my off the mark attempt