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Image 1 — Following up on the solar barque discussion: Here is the prose chapter, focusing on Hekau (words of power)

Image 2 — Following up on the solar barque discussion: Here is the prose chapter, focusing on Hekau (words of power)

Image 3 — Following up on the solar barque discussion: Here is the prose chapter, focusing on Hekau (words of power)

Image 4 — Following up on the solar barque discussion: Here is the prose chapter, focusing on Hekau (words of power)

Image 5 — Following up on the solar barque discussion: Here is the prose chapter, focusing on Hekau (words of power)

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Following up on the solar barque discussion: Here is the prose chapter, focusing on Hekau (words of power)

My previous post about the barque sparked a great conversation about Set, Nephthys, and the size of the vessel.

I’ve been working on a retelling that moves away from ‘Marvel’ depictions and instead brings different relevant myths together to reimagine a world where the gods interacted with one another and with mortals.

I’ve attached the formatted pages from my book, for that scene. I’d genuinely love to hear from the mythology purists: Does the serpent feel primordial enough? Does the use of ‘words of power’ here align with how you interpret the texts?

u/Basem_R — 3 days ago

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Are there active mods here?

Hi, I've created a post with a native video upload, and it went to the mods waiting for approval!
That was 2 days ago maybe
I did send a message, but I think the mods have moved on from here :(

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u/Basem_R — 3 days ago

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Defending the Sun Barque: A take on Set and Nephthys vs. the Serpent Apep

I’ve always been captivated by the nightly journey through the Duat and the sheer scale of the struggle required to keep Ma’at (balance) from unraveling.

In this scene, I wanted to visualize the moment the primordial serpent Apep attempts to swallow the sun. While Ra is the heart of the vessel, I chose to focus on the prow—specifically on Set and Nephthys. In the myths, Set is often the only deity with the raw strength and ferocity to stand against Apep, and pairing him with Nephthys highlights the combined divine effort needed to ensure the dawn.

I’m building this cinematic world as a companion to my book, The Knot of Isis, which explores the darker, higher-stakes side of these myths.

I’ve used deep purples and chaotic energy threads to represent Apep’s "unmaking" magic, contrasting with the gold and limestone textures of the barque. I find the duality of Set fascinating here, the necessary warrior who protects the cosmos every night, yet is destined to become the usurper.

What do you think of this depiction of the Duat? I’ve always imagined it as a place of shifting shadows rather than a static underworld, how do you visualize the scale of the Great Serpent?

u/Basem_R — 5 days ago

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I created something I'm proud of, even if it never succeeds, I still made it. I still have it.

Is it about the journey, or the destination?

The first time I tried doing this new thing, I discovered there were at least 14 other new things I had to learn before I could even begin.

And honestly, I enjoyed that part too.

Now, finally, I have it.
It’s physical.
It’s real.
And it’s mine.

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u/Basem_R — 6 days ago

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The Knot of Isis by Ahmos T.B. - Mythological Fantasy / Egyptian Myth Retelling - May 2026

Blurb:

She defied a king. She defied a god. Now she will defy death itself.

When Osiris is betrayed and torn from the world of the living, the order of Egypt collapses with him. Set takes the throne. The gods fall silent. But Isis does not mourn. She searches.

Across temples stripped of their power, through marsh and desert, beneath the eyes of a ruler who sees everything, she hunts for what was stolen. Not for vengeance. Not for war. For restoration. For a love that refuses to end.

At her side stands Nephthys, sister, shadow, and the only ally she can trust in a palace that listens and a kingdom that has learned to whisper. Together, they will attempt the impossible: to gather what was broken, to outwit a god of chaos, to call a king back from the dark. But resurrection comes with a price. Some boundaries, once crossed, change the world forever.

A myth-accurate, cinematic retelling for fans of Madeline Miller's Circe and the dark beauty of Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology.

Love vs. vengeance. Order vs. chaos. The gods bleed like men, and men rise like gods.

Triggers: Death of a loved one (spouse), grief, dismemberment (symbolic/mythological), pregnancy, violence by supernatural forces.

Cover: Trailer video with cover uploaded

Exact date of publication: May 28, 2026

ARCs sent to team: Same day by email

Format: EPUB and PDF available

Reviews due by: May 28, 2026 (launch day)

Sign up for ARC: email me at ahmos.sol@proton.me

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u/Basem_R — 13 days ago