Egyptian Myth and Legend by Donald Mackenzie
NOTES FOR MIDDLE EAST WEEK:
Creation -
Ra created the world by just thinking it into existence. When he created man he took the form of man so he could live with them and among them.
The Secret Name of Ra -
What Ra wants, Ra gets. His secret name is Khepera at dawn, Ra at high noon, and Tum at eventide.
Ra and Hathor -
Men rebel. Nu tells Ra about this. Ra says they are scared because of the rebellion and what he could do to them. All of the gods said to destroy those who rebel against the kingdom.
The Sun's Journey -
The god of the sun dies and is reborn every 12 hours. He also happens to watch over the souls of the dead.
Osiris -
Ra leaves. Isis rules Egypt until he comes back.
The Death of Osiris -
Returning from the war, Osiris is hailed as a hero. In a ritual that got hijacked, hey killed Osiris by sealing him in a coffin like object for a long enough period of time.
The Journey of Isis -
Isis is distraught and scared over the death of Osiris. She takes his body to bring him back to life.
The King of the Dead -
A short section of how the King of Dead was born. Isis brought Osiris back to life but he had to become the King of the Dead.
The Wax Crocodile -
The crocodile can be commanded by the Pharaoh. It's wax but still amazing. Just a command of "get him/her" the croc awakens and grabs them.
The Green Jewel -
The King was out on the water body near his palace. When he was pleased and had enough fun they returned to the palace and gave the scribe gifts.
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