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Set in ancient Egypt, the story intertwines mythical creatures with historical figures, focusing on the young Pharaoh Pepy II, a compassionate ruler who secretly aids the needy. His benevolence is jeopardized by his scheming sister, the queen, who plots his assassination to seize power. The tension escalates as she plans to disguise the murder as a sacrificial offering, leveraging the panic caused by the prophetic appearance of a phoenix. This tale explores themes of power, betrayal, and the intersection of myth and history.
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The Minikins of Yam, Thomas Burnett Swann
- Language
- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Minikins of Yam
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Burnett Swann
- Publisher
- Wildside Press
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 138
- ISBN13
- 9781434441775
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- Set in ancient Egypt, the story intertwines mythical creatures with historical figures, focusing on the young Pharaoh Pepy II, a compassionate ruler who secretly aids the needy. His benevolence is jeopardized by his scheming sister, the queen, who plots his assassination to seize power. The tension escalates as she plans to disguise the murder as a sacrificial offering, leveraging the panic caused by the prophetic appearance of a phoenix. This tale explores themes of power, betrayal, and the intersection of myth and history.