Daily Myth for May 24
Posted by
znufrii
May 24 '24, 04:32
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In the sprawling sands of ancient Egypt, there was once a land ruled by the wise and just King Khufu, a name known far and wide among his people. His reign was characterized by prosperity and the grand construction of monuments, the greatest of which was to be a massive pyramid, a tomb to house his journey into the afterlife.
One day, as plans for the pyramid were in full swing, a high priestess named Netjeret, with the gift of prophecy, came before Khufu and spoke of a vision she had in her sacred chambers. She had dreamt of a magnificent structure reaching towards the heavens, one that would shine brighter than the sun, guiding the Pharaoh's soul to immortality.
Khufu was inspired but also troubled by her words; the construction of such an immense pyramid required knowledge that seemed beyond his time. Desperate for guidance, he sought out Djedi, a sage known for his prodigious wisdom and magical abilities.
Djedi was an old man, said to be over a hundred years old but still strong and sharp of mind. He lived in a modest house at the edge of the desert, surrounded by ancient scrolls and the murmurs of forgotten gods. Khufu sent for Djedi, and the sage was brought to the palace, greeted with the reverence due to a man of his stature.
The king asked Djedi for the secret to constructing a pyramid that would meet the divine vision. Djedi, smiling with a twinkle in his eye, agreed to share his knowledge, but under one condition: he wished for the release of a prisoner wrongly accused and held in the dungeons of the palace.
Honoring Djedi’s wisdom and the value of his knowledge, Khufu agreed. Djedi then revealed a sacred manuscript, an ancient scroll believed to be written by Thoth, the god of wisdom and writing. This manuscript contained elaborate diagrams and magical symbols, detailing the construction of a vast pyramid aligned with the stars—a structure that would become a ladder to the heavens.
Guided by Djedi’s revelations, Khufu’s workers toiled day and night, following the divine plans inscribed on the scroll. They used advanced techniques and called upon the protection and blessings of the gods throughout their endeavor.
Years passed, and through hardship and perseverance, the Great Pyramid of Giza rose from the sands, standing as a testament to human ambition, divine prophecy, and the combined knowledge of sages and gods alike. Upon its completion, it glowed under the sun's rays, reflecting the light of Ra, and at night, the stars seemed to dance around its apex, a guiding beacon for King Khufu's soul.
Khufu was laid to rest in the pyramid, and it is said that his spirit ascended to the heavens, forever immortal, thanks to the wise counsel of the sage Djedi and the ancient knowledge of Thoth. The Great Pyramid remains one of the last standing wonders of the ancient world, a symbol of divine ambition woven into the sands of time.
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