Gods of Egypt

Few know the whole story.

From what I recall, it goes something like this...

Before history began,

Egypt was the birthplace of all life.

A paradise worthy of the gods who created it.

So the gods decided to live there

alongside their lesser creation, man.

But there was no mistaking the gods amongst the mortals who worshiped them.

The gods were taller with gold running through their veins instead of blood.

And they could transform at will into all manner of frightening beasts.

Egypt itself was divided between two mighty brothers.

Osiris, the God of Life, was the beloved king

of all the lands made bountiful by the Nile.

His brother, Set, ruled the far barren desert

finding both strength and bitterness in his isolation.

But then the time came for Osiris to crown a new king.

His only son, Horus.

It was a decision that would test the brothers' bond

and the fate of all Egypt.

But the gods are only half our tale.

It had become clear that they couldn't shape the course of destiny alone.

A man of exceptional judgment, wisdom and fortitude would be needed.

Unfortunately, I was not such a man.

But before you dismiss my younger foolhardy self, remember...

Never doubt a man fighting for the one thing as powerful as any god.

Three hundred, impossible.

Love.

Thief!

Stop!

This dress is hopeless. I need to buy some ribbon to even begin

to make it suitable for the coronation.

I say we spend tomorrow together instead.

We are spending tomorrow together. At the coronation.

We're blessed the gods shall give us a new king in our lifetime.

Horus?

You know I couldn't care less about the gods.

Well, they care about you.

- Oh, yeah? - Bek! Give it back.

I knew you wanted to wear something special.

Did you steal it from a shopkeeper or from someone's closet?

It was quicker than waiting for the gods to answer my prayers.

The gods give us everything we need.

Yes. Their generosity knows no bounds.

You look beautiful.

Zaya, when I asked you to run away with me,

I promised you a good life.

Dresses worthy of a princess. A new one every day.

Rivers of jewels to adorn you.

- A golden palace to raise our family. - And how many children would we have?

A dozen.

I would do anything to make you happy.

And how was Horus, the king-to-be, preparing for his great day?

Lord of the Air.

Quite an occasion last night.

Already crowds press cheek-to-cheek to catch a glimpse of you.

You will look splendid.

Eventually.

Glorious, glorious Horus!

But don't discount Horus yet either.

Because when it comes to the fate of the world in one's hands,

even gods can be surprised by the strength they possess.

If I was to be crowned, I might have spent the preceding hours

composing a message for my people.

Could the people love him more?

Maybe Lord Horus doesn't think we need boring speeches.

Except when it comes to toasting his own glory.

Many toasts were required.

I was doing deeds of which songs will be sung.

The great lion he slayed was terrorizing villages.

It was? Good. All the more song-worthy.

That's nice.

That's fine, thank...

You.

A shame I've come too late.

But here I am, sober and clothed. Don't tell anyone.

I have a bad reputation to keep.

Come here. Come.

No. No, no. No, no!

Hard to believe, but you look like a king.

If that's what excites you, who am I to judge?

Jewelry excites me.

Then look to your wrist, if the effort is not too great.

The Bracelet of 42 Stars.

To remind you of the demons I slayed for you.

A more valuable treasure Egypt has never known.

This old thing?

How can the Goddess of Love not know what love is?

It's not bedding any girl who flutters her eyelashes, mighty lion-slayer.

I was celebrating the hunt. You would know that had you been here.

I value my freedom. Dead animals less so.

Well, you have no problem wearing them.

- Oh... - Hathor, don't.

Don't.

That's no way for a queen to behave.

Then it's a good thing I'm not a queen.

Can you imagine anything more dull than sitting on a throne all day?

What exactly are you asking me?

Did I ask you something?

I'm not sure. Did you?

My Lord.

It's starting.

Hathor, Goddess of Love!

Nephthys, Goddess of Protection!

- Sir. - Oh...

Thank you, young man.

You've been awfully nice to strangers today. Show me your hands.

- What? Gifts for Osiris. - Hurry up!

Thoth, God of Wisdom!

Greetings, Thoth.

Did you ever imagine that your former student

would one day wear the crown of Egypt?

Horus evinced a range of attributes,

some of which may well correlate with a leadership position.

If he's lucky.

Praise Osiris!

King of all Egypt!

Hail Ra, Lord of Light.

Hail Ra, Lord of Light!

My father has seen fit to bless this day

as you all bless us with your generosity.

A token from someone with much.

And from someone with little.

But when both die and stand at the Final Gate,

what is their value then?

I say they are equal. Symbols of lives well-lived.

All are welcome to the Afterlife.

This is my legacy.

But today, we crown a new king.

And one day, he will have a legacy of his own.

My son Horus, Lord of the Air.

Are you ready?

I am.

Wait!

Wait. Sorry, I'm late.

Ugh, three days to cross the desert.

And nearly one more to pass through all your admirers.

Set!

- Brother. Good to see you. - And you, brother.

There's always a place for you here.

Such a big day for the family. You must be proud.

I am.

Look at you, nephew. Magnificent.

At least someone here'll make a fine king.

- I was afraid you wouldn't come. - No, I wouldn't miss it.

- For you. - Oh...

A hunting horn.

From the skull of a ram that flattened 10 gods slower than me.

It's beautiful.

Yeah? Try it out.

From Set.

Come on! Let Ra himself hear you.

I think someone heard you.

What is this, Set?

You recognize it?

Father gave it to you.

Kept me alive for many a night in the desert.

Fight me.

- Father, don't. - Stay out of this, son.

Why?

In 1,000 years of peace, what have you accomplished?

A land of people who dream of nothing more.

- It's my turn now. - I won't fight.

I love you, brother. With all my heart.

I love you, too, brother.

No!

Osiris!

Well, this truly is a big day for the family.

I, Set... shall be your one true king.

King of all Egypt!

Behold the fate of those who stand in my way.

Gods...

Bow before me or die.

Mortals, worship me or be enslaved!

Bek!

My brother thought the Afterlife was a gift.

I think a king should have higher standards.

From now on, you have to buy your way in with riches earned.

Your journey has just begun.

It's yours now.

Many of us will stand with you, but now is not the time.

- I looked up to you. - Of course you did.

That would be unwise.

Is it true you still never miss? Doesn't that get dull?

I thought your sight was perfect.

You fight well. Are you so sure you're his son?

Zaya!

- Bek! - Zaya!

Bek!

I'm doing Egypt a favor. You're not fit to be King.

No!

No!

Set!

Forgive me, Father.

Zaya!

Zaya!

And so Set was King.

In the year that followed, many gods stood against him.

One by one, they paid with their lives.

For mortals, things were worse.

Most were forced into slavery, and denied even the tiniest penny