Eye of Horus and to ward off evil. Ancient Egyptian and Middle-Eastern sailors would frequently paint the symbol on the bow of their vessel to ensure safe sea travel. Horus was the ancient Egyptian sky god who was usually depicted as a falcon, most likely a lanner or peregrine falcon. His right eye was associated with the sun god, Ra. The eye symbol represents the marking around the eye of the falcon, including the "teardrop" marking sometimes found below the eye. The mirror image, or left eye, sometimes represented the moon and the god Djehuti (Thoth). It was believed by the Greeks and
Horus Heresy (fictional event) significant development was initial release of the "Horus Heresy" miniatures wargame expansion. This in effect repositioned the concept as a foreground element within the main "Warhammer 40,000" gaming system, thereby extending the related universe's active setting to the Horus Heresy era. In February 2013 the first Heresy-specific event, the 2-day Horus Heresy Weekender, was announced. In addition to regular edition products, releases include special editions such as anniversary editions, collector's editions, web exclusives, and bundle offers. However some components, including the majority of pre-"Horus Heresy" book series products or works, may be out of print, discontinued, or obsolete, and generally