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What motivated Isis to hide during her pregnancy?
What motivated Isis to hide during her pregnancy?
What did Horus feel after hearing the story of his father's death?
What did Horus feel after hearing the story of his father's death?
How does Isis react upon seeing the speaker after Osiris's departure?
How does Isis react upon seeing the speaker after Osiris's departure?
What offer does Horus make to the speaker regarding the throne?
What offer does Horus make to the speaker regarding the throne?
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Which body part does Horus injure during the clash?
Which body part does Horus injure during the clash?
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What did the speaker claim to have influenced in Isis's life?
What did the speaker claim to have influenced in Isis's life?
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What was Horus's first reaction to seeing the speaker?
What was Horus's first reaction to seeing the speaker?
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What was the relationship between Horus and the speaker?
What was the relationship between Horus and the speaker?
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What positive change occurred as a result of the magic?
What positive change occurred as a result of the magic?
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What decision did the father make after noticing the garden?
What decision did the father make after noticing the garden?
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How did Osiris respond to the horse seller's situation?
How did Osiris respond to the horse seller's situation?
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What was the main concern of the narrator regarding the decision-making process?
What was the main concern of the narrator regarding the decision-making process?
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What power did the narrator use to create the garden?
What power did the narrator use to create the garden?
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What did the narrator suggest regarding the meeting with the horse seller?
What did the narrator suggest regarding the meeting with the horse seller?
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What emotional state did the narrator observe in Osiris before their assignment?
What emotional state did the narrator observe in Osiris before their assignment?
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Why did the narrator feel a promise between them might weaken?
Why did the narrator feel a promise between them might weaken?
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What was Seth's initial reaction after attacking Osiris?
What was Seth's initial reaction after attacking Osiris?
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What did Seth do with Osiris' remains?
What did Seth do with Osiris' remains?
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What was the purpose of the mission that the father sent the siblings on?
What was the purpose of the mission that the father sent the siblings on?
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What does Nephthys symbolize by always wearing white?
What does Nephthys symbolize by always wearing white?
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How did Seth feel about his actions after some time had passed?
How did Seth feel about his actions after some time had passed?
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What was Seth's main reason for choosing to give the sheep to the widow?
What was Seth's main reason for choosing to give the sheep to the widow?
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How did Osiris view the situation differently than Seth?
How did Osiris view the situation differently than Seth?
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What did Seth leave for his brother to find?
What did Seth leave for his brother to find?
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What did Nephthys confess to her servant that she tried to do?
What did Nephthys confess to her servant that she tried to do?
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What gift did the widow give to Seth in return for the sheep?
What gift did the widow give to Seth in return for the sheep?
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Where did Seth bury some of Osiris' remains?
Where did Seth bury some of Osiris' remains?
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What did the necklace represent for Seth after he received it from the widow?
What did the necklace represent for Seth after he received it from the widow?
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What did Seth recognize about his actions over time?
What did Seth recognize about his actions over time?
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What reaction did Nephthys have when Seth presented the necklace to Isis?
What reaction did Nephthys have when Seth presented the necklace to Isis?
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What was Osiris's ultimate goal with his plan for the sheep?
What was Osiris's ultimate goal with his plan for the sheep?
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What emotion did Seth feel when he saw the gratitude in Isis's eyes?
What emotion did Seth feel when he saw the gratitude in Isis's eyes?
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What was Osiris's initial response to finding the gold in the cave?
What was Osiris's initial response to finding the gold in the cave?
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What did the narrator feel after seeing Osiris disappointed about his distribution of sheep?
What did the narrator feel after seeing Osiris disappointed about his distribution of sheep?
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How did the families react to Osiris distributing the sheep?
How did the families react to Osiris distributing the sheep?
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What was the result of the decision to return the gold to the original landowners?
What was the result of the decision to return the gold to the original landowners?
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What did the narrator prioritize in contrast to Osiris's approach?
What did the narrator prioritize in contrast to Osiris's approach?
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What realization did the narrator have about people's struggles?
What realization did the narrator have about people's struggles?
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What did the father contemplate doing with the piece of land?
What did the father contemplate doing with the piece of land?
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How did Osiris and the narrator's upbringing influence their paths?
How did Osiris and the narrator's upbringing influence their paths?
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What was the initial reaction of the narrator to their father's announcement regarding marriage?
What was the initial reaction of the narrator to their father's announcement regarding marriage?
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How did the narrator feel after the marriage announcement on coronation day?
How did the narrator feel after the marriage announcement on coronation day?
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What emotion did the narrator experience throughout the events described?
What emotion did the narrator experience throughout the events described?
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What does the narrator's reflection on Osiris suggest about their relationship?
What does the narrator's reflection on Osiris suggest about their relationship?
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How did the narrator describe their feelings towards Isis?
How did the narrator describe their feelings towards Isis?
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What impact did Osiris's marriage to Isis have on the narrator's emotional state?
What impact did Osiris's marriage to Isis have on the narrator's emotional state?
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What does the narrator's desire for Isis reveal about his character?
What does the narrator's desire for Isis reveal about his character?
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What does the narrator ponder about Osiris's feelings towards him?
What does the narrator ponder about Osiris's feelings towards him?
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Study Notes
Egyptian Mythology - Exposition
- Isis, Horus' mother, sits by the Nile, eager for Horus to learn about their parents.
- Geb, god of earth, and Nut, god of sky, were married before the land merged.
- Geb was depicted as a man wearing the crown of the north, sometimes the south of Egypt.
- Nut was depicted as a woman arched over the world, with blue-star skin.
- Anhur, god of war and hunting, fought Geb in a destructive war that affected Earth.
Egyptian Mythology - Additional Information
- Horus and Isis discussed a war between Geb and Anhur, Anhur’s grandfather.
- The battle was violent and long. Geb's grandfather had to escort thousands to end the war.
- Geb won.
- Osiris's birth and condition: Geb was happy after his victory, the birth of his son, Osiris. Unfortunately, Osiris was born with a disease that caused weak and brittle bones.
- Seth's birth (and other events): On the same day as the storm, Nut gave birth to Seth. Geb saw Seth as a symbol of power.
- Osiris and Seth, later in their lives, interact in a competition for a gold coffin.
- Isis, Nephthys, the gods of death and grief, are born. Isis was beautiful and kind. Nephthys was loved by all. Their beauty attracted attention. The sun god Ra came to visit them and to protect them.
- Horus asked about a cleaning task of Isis' room, and about a storm. Geb discovered that the houses of evil people were destroyed
Egyptian Mythology - Rising Action
- Seth and Osiris, brothers, are involved in a dispute to find an important item.
- Osiris and Seth are both presented with different solutions to a problem and their different paths are shown
- The Egyptians mourned, but both brothers looked after each other
- Both were sent a mission, by their father, to improve themselves and be tested.
- Osiris and Seth helped the people by solving a horse dispute and distributing sheep to families in need.
Egyptian Mythology - Climax
- The father, a renowned figure, decided to choose a successor between Osiris and Seth.
- Osiris is chosen to rule both the earth and sky kingdoms.
- Some Egyptian people are amazed at the choices and support the chosen ones
- Both agreed to help each other and worked together
Egyptian Mythology - Ending
- Isis and Nephthys' relationship was positive and helped during challenges.
- Nephthys saw the regret on Seth’s face that he argued with Osiris.
- The father, now satisfied with both siblings' positive nature and choices, wished for both of them to get married.
Additional Notes
- The story includes references to various Egyptian gods and goddesses.
- The narrative focuses on the characters' emotions and motivations, as well as their actions, during the resolution of issues.
- The story emphasizes the importance of understanding each other, helping others, and making good choices.
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Explore the fascinating tales of Egyptian mythology in this quiz. Learn about the relationships between the gods, such as Isis, Horus, Geb, and Anhur, alongside their struggles and victories. The complex narratives highlight the roles of birth, conflict, and power among the deities.
