Creation: This story is about the creation of earth according to Egyptian myth. Nu was the king of everything before the earth as we know it was created. Nu gave birth to Ra, who later became stronger than Nu. Ra was the god that commanded to creation of the earth as we know it.
Ra and Hathor: This story is somewhat like the story of the great flood from the bible. Ra became very disappointed by the human's actions and sent Hathor to destroy them. After many people were killed Ra changed his mind and calmed Hathor by flooding the Nile and getting her drunk which led to the celebration of the red flood
The Sun's Journey: I'm confused on what this story is about but to me it seems as if the sun god must travel through twelve different areas throughout the night
Osiris: Osiris came to rule over earth after the passing of Ra. He created law and order to the land. He also made the human race more religious and civilized. Osiris's brother, Set, tried to take over the world because of his love for warfare opposed to peace but failed.
The Death of Osiris: This reading is exactly what it sounds like. Set created a plan to kill Osiris and take over his kingdom. Set tricked Osiris to lay in a box that fit his body perfectly and had his men quickly put the lid on the coffin and nail it shut then fix it closed with lead. A battle broke out then Set's men took the coffin to the Nile to have it sent down the river so be lost forever.
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