Domain/Influence:
The realm of chaos, storms, and the desert; Set embodies the untamed forces of nature and the duality of destruction and protection.
Symbolism:
- Symbol: The Set Animal (a mythical creature often depicted with an elongated snout and curved ears)
- Colors: Red and Black
- Numbers: 5 (representing conflict and chaos)
- Other symbols: The Was scepter, symbolizing power and dominion.
Offerings:
Set craves offerings of meat, wine, and the fiery elements; rituals honoring the wild aspects of nature and the strength found in adversity please him.
Personality:
Set is fierce, unpredictable, and complex; he challenges his followers to confront their fears and embrace the chaos within.
Pantheon:
Part of the Egyptian pantheon, he is the brother of Osiris and Isis, representing the chaotic balance to the order embodied by Horus and Ma'at.
Favored Rituals:
Rituals that embrace chaos, transformation, and the raw forces of nature; he enjoys ceremonies that involve dance, fire, and honoring the wilderness.
Mythology/Story:
Set is often depicted as a man with the head of a mysterious creature, symbolizing his connection to the unknown. In myth, he is known for his tumultuous rivalry with Horus, representing the eternal struggle between chaos and order. His stories illuminate the importance of balance in the universe, showing that chaos can also lead to creation and transformation, and emphasizing the necessity of confronting one’s inner darkness.
