GODS HEROES AND MYTHOLOGY EGYPTIAN GODS HEROES AND MYTHOLOGY BY TAMMY GAGNE CONTENT CONSULTANT James P Allen Wilbour Professor of Egyptology Brown University Core Library Cover image Anubis is one of the most widely recognized Egyptian gods An Imprint of Abdo Publishing abdobooks com
CHAPTER ONE
HOW OSIRIS CAME TO RULE THE DEAD The god Osiris was a great ruler of Egypt Seth his brother was jealous Seth wanted the throne for himself He made a plan During a party at the king's palace Seth suggested that everyone play a game He placed a large chest in front of all the guests He invited them to climb into it to see who would fit He knew that Osiris would fit just right When the unknowing king got inside his scheming brother slammed the lid shut Osiris is often portrayed with green skin and his legs wrapped like a mummy's
