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Statue of Set
Set was a complicated figure in Egyptian mythology, associated with chaos, storms, violence, and deserts. He was originally the defender of Ra but later became an antagonist in Egyptian mythology. In a defining myth, Set conspired to kill his brother Osiris so that he could usurp the throne. Set was depicted with the head of a red animal with a long, curved face. Pictured: statue from Medinet Habu, Egypt. 20th Dynasty, early 12th century BCE. (Egyptian Museum, Cairo)