Osiris by Donald A Mackenzie
Ra had ascended to the heavens. He could no longer stand to be on the Earth because of age and of time. But, there was a birth. He was magnificent among the savages. He was wise and brilliant and would do amazing things. Osiris was born in a time of darkness. Many people lived in disarray. They were murdering and living lawlessly. But, he restored order. He created good and binding laws. Then, he taught them how to be a functional society. He, along with his consort Iris, taught them how to survive. Then, he went on to teach other nations. He did not gain followers through conquering, but through justice, peace, and wise teachings. But, his brother, Set, was not happy for his successes. He was jealous and had evil in his heart. While Osiris was gone, he decided to stir a rebellion. He gained up to 70 followers. Upon the return of Osiris, they threw a feast. Set arrived with a golden chest that were the king's exact dimensions. After the night and the party had run it's course, Set challenged everyone. He said "anyone who can fit perfectly in the chest, may keep it". Of course, there was only one who would fit. Man after man tried it. Until King Osiris came to try it. As he laid down, fitting perfectly, Set's followers slammed the top down and set it with iron. There Osiris took his last breath. He was set down the Nile River. His wife, Isis, was determined to find him. She searched high and low with the guidance of Ra. In her absence, Set became his usurper. Chaos ran freely again. It was a step back into the savage days before Osiris had set order. Finally, Isis found him in Syria. She begged the king for his body back. She returned with his body and with a newborn baby. However, the reunion did not last long. For Set grabbed his brother back and chopped him into 14 pieces to be thrown to the crocodiles. While people still prayed to Osiris, no one heard from him again. Until, one night his son had a vision from his father with one simple task. Overthrow Set.
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