In the seated statue Khafre, what is the significance of the falcon?
A. The falcon references Khafre's military victories and judicious rule.
B. The falcon represents hunting, which was an important activity for pharaohs.
C. The falcon symbolizes the judgment the pharaoh will receive from Anubis.
D. The falcon represents the god Horus, who protects the enthroned king.
Answer: D
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