As a very fascinating side note, Nephthys had thought to have been sterile before she became expect a child with Osiris. This side of the fable was then associated with the Egyptian abandoned flowers which did not bloom for years, not until a massive flood (Osiris) facilitated in the barren area (Nephthys) and become fertile and give them life (Anubis). The myths also stated that Anubis honored Osiris, his father, by giving Osiris the title of the lord of the Underworld.
Set soon place a plan in action to get his vengeance. Base on Plutarch, Set either killed or drowned Osiris. The tale often said to contain he adorable chest tailor-created in Osiris’ shape. Set arranged the making of the chest, then, invited everyone with his brother in a banquet. While at the feast, he presented the beautiful chest to anybody that can fit themselves in it. Everybody was eager to try it, but then, it was only Osiris that fits inside. The time that Osiris laid down inside the chest, Set had nailed its lid for closure. Then, he closed the chest with the molten lead and then threw it, together with his brother, to the Nile.
The chest that some says motivated the idea for the Egyptian sarcophagi had been taken out to the sea and came to rest at the tamarisk tree that was growing near the Byblos in Phoenicia. This tree grew near the god’s coffin and he stayed there until he passed away. The local king then settled on liking the similar tree and with no idea of Osiris’ body that is inside it, had this turned to a column that is for his kingdom.
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