CLAA05H3 Midterm: Ancient Mythology I- Class 4 Readings and Powerpoint Notes
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Simpson - selections from the pyramid texts (pp. Book of the dead 125, the negative confession (pp. Tyldesley (pdfs on blackboard) - the osiris myth (pp. Egyptian gods: egyptian gods are anthropomorphic (they have a mix of animal and human characteristics) Individuals had to maintain ma"at in order to enter the afterlife. Osiris, seth, isis, and nepthys: over time, osiris became the king of egypt and ruled with his wife isis. Together they ruled egypt justly and taught the people to be civilized. In year 28 of osiris"s reign seth became jealous of his brother; isis noticed his anger. In jealousy, seth decided to kill osiris and rule egypt. Seth got 72 conspirators to agree with his plan to kill osiris. He held a banquet and got everyone drunk: he brought out an ornate chest and offered it to anyone who could fit inside. Seth"s friends tried but they were all too large.
