Tales from Greek Mythology.

Greek Mythology has left us an invaluable heritage of tales with envious gods, courageous heroes, epic adventures and stories of vengeance and love. The corpus of Greek Mythology is immerse and we would need several … Continue reading "Tales from Greek Mythology."

Egyptian Myth and Legend II

Egypt: The Secret Name of Ra (the goddess Isis) The Secret Name of Ra Ra had many names that were not known unto gods or men, and he had one secret name which gave to … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend II"

Egyptian Myth and Legend III

Egypt: Ra and Hathor (the goddess Hathor) Ra and Hathor As Ra grew old ruling over men, there were those among his subjects who spake disdainfully regarding him, saying: “Aged, indeed, is King Ra, for … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend III"

Egyptian Myth and Legend IV

Egypt: The Sun’s Journey (Barque of the Sun-God, Ra) The Sun’s Journey+—– Ra beheld that which his followers among men had done, and he was well pleased. He spake unto them saying: “Now is your … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend IV"

Egyptian Myth and Legend V

Egypt: Osiris (Horus, Osiris, Isis) Osiris WHEN Osiris was born, a voice from out of the heavens proclaimed: “Now hath come the lord of all things.” The wise man Pamyles had knowledge of the tidings … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend V"

Egyptian Myth and Legend VI

Egypt: The Death of Osiris The Death of Osiris When Osiris returned from his mission, there was great rejoicing in the land. A royal feast was held, and Set came to make merry, and with … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend VI"

Egyptian Myth and Legend VII

Egypt: The Journey of Isis (Isis and Horus) The Journey of Isis Then Isis gave birth unto her son Horus, but Set came to know where the mother and babe were concealed, and he made … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend VII"

Egyptian Myth and Legend VIII

Egypt: King of the Dead King of the Dead Set continued to rule over Egypt, and he persecuted the followers of Osiris and Isis in the Delta swamps and along the seacoast to the north. … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend VIII"

Egyptian Myth and Legend IX

Egypt: The Wax Crocodile (head of a crocodile, 4th c. BCE) The Wax Crocodile KING KHUFU sat to hear tales told by his sons regarding the wonders of other days and the doings of magicians. … Continue reading "Egyptian Myth and Legend IX"

Egyptian Myth and Legend X