Daily Myth for May 25
Posted by
znufrii
May 25 '24, 08:46
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Once upon a time, in the arid lands along the Nile River, there existed a small town protected by the benevolent goddess Hathor. Hathor, the deity of love, beauty, and motherhood, was deeply cherished by the townsfolk. One day, a goldsmith named Kamose fashioned a magnificent statue in her honor, which he placed in the town square.
Years passed, and the statue stood as a symbol of prosperity, until a time of severe drought beset the land. The river's waters receded, crops withered, and the people grew desperate. They beseeched Hathor for relief, praying fervently at her statue. Despite their pleas, the drought persisted, and the town's faith began to wane.
As conditions worsened, resentment towards Hathor grew, and a group of disheartened villagers decided to destroy her statue. Kamose, shocked and grieved by their intentions, implored them to reconsider. He reminded them of the goddess's previous blessings and urged them to remain steadfast in their worship. Undeterred, the angry mob dismissed Kamose's plea and gathered to demolish the statue.
On the night they planned to carry out their deed, Kamose secluded himself in his workshop, crafting a small amulet in the likeness of the statue. He believed that as long as the sanctity of the statue was preserved in some form, Hathor’s spirit would still dwell among them.
With a heavy heart, Kamose witnessed the townspeople tearing down the statue the following day. However, as the final pieces fell, a low rumble echoed through the ground, and the heavens darkened. A fierce sandstorm arose, churning through the town, forcing the villagers to seek shelter. As the storm raged, the townsfolk feared Hathor's wrath for their sacrilegious act.
After what seemed like an eternity, the storm abated, and the skies cleared to reveal a miraculous sight. The once dry and cracked earth now glistened with moisture, and the river's waters began to rise. The drought had finally ended. The people, now awash with relief and awe, realized their folly in doubting the goddess. They reconstructed the statue, with Kamose’s amulet placed within its heart, symbolizing their rekindled faith and eternal gratitude to Hathor.
From then on, the town and its people flourished, ever mindful of the balance between reverence and despair, and the lesson learned from the benevolent yet formidable goddess Hathor.
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