red haired seth seperates limb from torso
until one living osiris becomes twelve dead pieces
isis weeping
crying
mourning
husband-brother dead
but not for long
she searches
covers the red lands
until she is able
to stitch him back together
making a golden penis for him
she wraps him in bandages
with amulets spread everywhere
she breathes life into him
and breathe he does
isis becomes pregnant
as a sign against red haired seth
horus born at sunset
the falcon of the earth
the sign of going against chaos
isis the mother
isis the life giver
isis the wife
Author notes
egyptian mythology.
A contest entry
- Mythology, tell me a story. by Aedara-Wren.
700 points, ended August 8, 6 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
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I used to know so much egyptian mythology and I've forgotten a large amount but this story always sticks in my mind its just a sign of real dedication and I find that very admirable. You've written it very simply almost in note form, just summing up those vital points to lead into the final stanza as a meaning to it to emphasise the point the whole story makes. Well done and thank you for your entry.
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thank you for your kind words. the contest is a great idea ^_^
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isis is the goddess i worship. well, one of them. i love mythology, especially greek or medieval, or egyptian.
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-flails- me too!!!! mythology kicks ass.
thankies!
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