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The Contendings of Horus & Seth
Gods bickering in a courtroom over who gets the throne — with tricks, contests, and comedy.
Egyptians told of a long dispute between Horus, the rightful heir of the murdered Osiris, and his uncle Seth, over who should rule Egypt. The gods sit as a court and weigh the claims through a series of contests and tricks before Horus is finally awarded the throne. One vivid New Kingdom version, 'The Contendings of Horus and Seth,' treats the gods with surprising irreverence and humor.
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