Egyptian Folktale: The Doomed Prince
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In this episode, we dive into one of ancient Egypt’s most mysterious tales, where fate and prophecy weigh heavily on a young prince. Born under a dark prediction, the prince’s destiny is marked by three creatures: a dog, a snake, and a crocodile, each lying in wait to bring about his demise. Despite his royal parents' efforts to protect him, the prince embarks on a journey of freedom and adventure, only to find himself face-to-face with the very threats foretold. Will he escape the fate woven for him by the goddesses of destiny, or will he fall to one of these sinister creatures?  I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Resources:https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA10060https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tale_of_the_Doomed_Princehttps://everything.explained.today/Tale_of_the_Doomed_Prince/https://www.storynory.com/the-doomed-prince/ Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold Instagram: @storiesmothertold Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/ If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg
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