I have always had a fascination with Egyptian myth. I never really delved into it like I have
done with Greek mythology, but it’s always drawn me. Growing up, I played a computer game that was
centered on the Egyptian gods and goddesses, which might contribute to my
captivation.
This is why I chose to read the unit on Ancient Egyptian Myths and Stories. It
seemed incredibly interesting and was something that I have always wanted to
learn more about. Unfortunately, I did
not find anything that really grabbed my attention for my own stories. I loved the stories and the myths, but the
style and most of the characters for this half unit did not fit with my
storytelling style.
However, the Secret Name of Ra did have a slight draw. I
like how though she coveted and connived to get his power, Isis did not kill Ra
nor were there any repercussions for her actions.
I find it interesting that the gods lived in the world of man and that they aged. Ra began as a king on earth before ascending to the heavens. I also find it intriguing that the Egyptian gods can die. Osiris died at the hands of Set and Ra could have died at the hands of mankind.
Tutankhamun Falcon. Source: Wikimedia Commons
I had the exact same opinion about this part of the stories. I love ancient Egyptian stories and history but some of the stories on here were lacking something compared to the other stories from other weeks. It didn’t get too interesting for me until Osiris’ death. I liked how they were written in old English, which made it feel regal since its stories involving Gods and Goddesses. It was a little hard to find a story to do my storytelling with this week but I think I found a story that could tie my story together. Hopefully we can continue to choose the same stories to read so we can bounce ideas off each other.
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