Myth-Folklore

Long ago, the earth was created by a supreme being named Nu. Not long after its creation he had a son with many names, most common of which was Ra. Ra was a great and powerful God who went on to create more life on earth and even made children of his own. Ra’s power was great, he was the God of gods and no one could come close to his majesty due to the power he possessed. However, the power was in his true name which he kept in his heart so that none could learn it and therefore could not gain power such as his own. On earth, there was an enchantress named Isis. She was beautiful and powerful, however as she was a human she did not have power close to Ra’s. This was something about herself, that she wanted to change. She wished to be as powerful as the most powerful God and there was only one way to do it. Learn his name. Ra had grown old over the years and Isis felt that she could deceive him into giving her and her alone his true name so that she may obtain power equal to his own. T...

This reminds me greatly of the Story of Joseph, the prophet of ancient Egypt who wore a rainbow coat, was betrayed by his masters wife after becoming trusted. Joseph is tempted by masters wife. Photo source  

Ra is tricked into giving up his true name and his source of power to Isis, by Isis. She used a snake she created with Ra's saliva and of the earth. she then enchanted it to make it invisible to all humans and gods. Ra Deceived by Isis Photo by: Agnes Mizere - WordPress.com Bibliography: Egypt: The Secret Name of Ra Story source: Egyptian Myth and Legend by Donald Mackenzie (1907)