Pharaoh myths and legends

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Bata's Wife Betraying Him to the Pharaoh, Resulting in Bata's Heart Being Cut Down

🏺 Egyptian MythologyMemphis (Mit Rahina), EgyptBata • Anpu • Bata's Wife

After Bata flees to the Valley of the Cedar, the gods create a beautiful wife for him who eventually betrays his secret to the Pharaoh. Upon learning that Bata's life is tied to a cedar tree, the Pharaoh has the tree cut down, causing Bata to perish until his brother Anpu later intervenes.

Seshat the Goddess of Writing Recording the Pharaoh's Reign on the Leaves of the Persea Tree

🏺 Egyptian MythologyHeliopolis (Cairo), EgyptSeshat • Thoth • Atum

Seshat, the ancient Egyptian goddess of writing and measurement, performs the sacred duty of recording the Pharaoh's reign upon the leaves of the celestial Persea tree in Heliopolis. As the 'Mistress of the House of Books,' she ensures the king's legacy and the continuity of his rule through the power of the written word. This ritual guarantees the Pharaoh's name will live for millions of...