Egyptian God has shown strain, wiping brow (5)

I believe the answer is:

horus

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'egyptian god' is the definition.
(Horus is an example)

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(Other definitions for horus that I've seen before include "Egyptian god of the sun" , "Deity" , "Falcon-headed old Egyptian god" , "Falcon-headed god of ancient Egypt" , "Egyptian sun-god" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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