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Myths about Sibling Rivalry

Explore myths connected by the recurring theme of Sibling Rivalry across cultures, characters, and sacred places.

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Set Tricking Osiris into the Beautifully Crafted Lead-Lined Chest

🏺 Egyptian MythologyMemphis (Mit Rahina), EgyptOsiris • Set • Isis

The jealous god Set conspires to overthrow his brother Osiris, the benevolent king of Egypt, by trapping him in a custom-made chest. During a grand banquet in Memphis, Set tricks Osiris into lying inside the ornate box, which is then sealed with molten lead and cast into the Nile. This act of treachery ends the golden age of Osiris and triggers Isis's long quest to recover her husband's body.