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first one question, then another. senmut watched her fondly. "all very good things to ask, amiirad," the priest began.

"firstly: Set did not wish Osiris' power for Himself. He had His own. therefore, we know that Set meant to wreak vengeance against Osiris, for the love of Iset. and in the end, it was Iset who suffered greatly, was it not?" this story illustrated the great folly of being jealous.

"secondly, what your sister did was for Ma'at. Ma'at is Order Ma'at is Law. Ma'at defines That Which Comes from Chaos. it is this edict that says pharaoh must be male and that he must hand down the crown to his son." senmut paused, overcome with admiration. "but your sister sought to change Ma'at. she gave a sacrifice. she was guided by the gods."

"yes. she changed her ba. and now she will bear the great burden if she fails."

senmut was solemn, watching the little princess.