The Story of Osiris

Osiris was a great god king. During his reign the people were happy and well fed. Osiris's brother Seth was jealous of Osiris's success. Seth (or Set) invited the king to a feast. Seth captured him and locked him in a chest and threw him into the water. The king's wife, Isis, searched and found the chest and returened it to Egypt from Phoenicia. This time Seth was determined not to have Osiris back. He cut him into 14 pieces and Isis had them put back together. She then asked Anubis and Nephthys to help her. They produced the first mummy. Isis brought up her baby, Horus, in secret. She was afraid Seth would find him and murder him. When he was fully grown Horus challenged Seth and a terrible fight took place. The gods decided Horus should be king. He took on the powers of Osiris who then became king of paradise.