Myth
Type of traditional narrative
Was story of Jesus inspired by Egyptian myth?
Jesus was a biblical character that walked on water, was born of a virgin, and was killed beside two thieves. Horus was a character in ancient Egyptian myth that walked on water, had a virgin mother, and was executed beside two thieves.
What are the main characteristics of the Horus story? What are the main characteristics of the Jesus story? Is there evidence people believed #1 before #2? Is there significant overlap between #1 and #2? Are #4 and #3 both "Yes"?