Heru The Resurrection Sparknotes

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Reading a novel and ancient texts of the ancient Egyptians show how advanced they were as a black civilization. They were able to advance mentally, spiritually, and physically. Through their beliefs that of having wisdom and Maat lead them in life they were able to rise and transform from human into divinity and change the physical world around them through the power of the Word. The Husia and Heru: The Resurrection both show how these ancient texts and stories from long, long ago still have relevance to this present day, being the origin of older texts, which tells of the similar stories and ancient texts. Present to this day the ancient story of Ausar and Auset. Auset beautiful black woman in her late thirties is Queen Mother of the land of Kamet which she rules with her husband King Ausar. The good news of Ausar returning back to Kamet after 15 years was delivered to the Queen Mother and upon hearing the news the whole city rejoiced. Set, Ausar's brother is not pleased of hearing the news of the return of his brother, seeks to devise a plan to kill Ausar. King Ausar returns to Kamet and Set succeeds with his plans. It is up to the Queen Mother to set on her journey to recover King Ausar's body. …show more content…

Their society was based on African kingship structure and hierarchy from King, Queen Mother, priestess, chieftess and elders, which is shown upon the entry of the Queen Mother as she was led by stately elder women, men, officials and priests and priestesses. Rich in resources, the people of Kamit came from a poor social class to a wealthy society all because of the teachings of King Ausar, which advanced their culture and civilization. The people of Kamet had their own set of customs of greeting of patting the palm of the left hand with the back of the right hand to even the magnificent jewelry like the Queen Mothers emerald studded golden

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