The Ancients

The Legend of Osiris, King of the Dead


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The story of Osiris and how he became King of the Dead is a gruesome tale and one of the most famous legends from Egyptian mythology.


Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Campbell Price to explore the myth which culminates in a divine and bloody battle between the God of Chaos Set and Osiris’ son Horus.


Presented by Tristan Hughes. Edited and produced by Joseph Knight, the senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff. Scriptwriter is Andrew Hulse. Voice Actor is Menna Elbezawy.


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