Hymn to the Nile 𓆸

Gorgeous artwork of Osiris by Sara Forlenza

Embarking on a journey back to the cradle of civilization, we find ourselves mesmerized by the profound mysteries and divine tales that have flowed through time like the eternal waters of the Nile. Among the pantheon of Ancient Egyptian gods, Osiris stands as a beacon of resurrection and life, a deity whose stories are intricately woven into the fabric of Ancient Egypt's cultural and spiritual tapestry.

As the Nile bestowed its life-giving blessings upon the land, it became a symbol of the endless cycle of life, death, and rebirth, revered in hymns and poems by those who flourished on its banks. This sacred river, central to the flourishing of one of history's most fascinating civilizations, inspired countless legends, making it more than just a river but a source of life, inspiration, and mythological tales.

It's in this spirit of reverence and awe that we present "ADORATION to the NILE," a hymn that encapsulates the mystique of Ancient Egyptian gods, the transformative power of Osiris, and the life-sustaining force of the Nile, inviting readers to drift along the currents of history and myth, exploring the depths of Ancient Egypt's enduring legacy.

ADORATION to the NILE!

Hail to thee, O NILE!
who manifesteth thyself over this land, and comest to give life to EGYPT!
Mysterious is thy issuing forth from the darkness, on this day whereon it is celebrated!
Watering the orchards created by RA
to cause all the cattle to live,
thou givest the earth to drink, inexhaustible one!
Path that descendest from the sky,
loving the bread of Geb and the first fruits of Nepera,
thou causest the workshops of Ptah to prosper!

Lord of the fish, during the inundation,
no bird alights on the crops.
Thou createst the corn, thou bringest forth the barley,
assuring perpetuity to the temples.
If thou ceasest thy toil and thy work,
then all that exists is in anguish.
If the gods suffer in heaven
then the faces of men waste away.

Then he torments the flocks of Egypt, and great and small are in agony.
But all is changed for mankind when he comes;
he is endowed with the qualities of Nun.
If he shines, the earth is joyous,
every stomach is full of rejoicing,
every spine is happy,
every jaw-bone crushes (its food).
He brings the offerings...

~Excerpt Hymn to the Nile, written 2100 BCE by Khety.

The beautiful art depicted (of Osiris, by Sara Forlenza) is depicting the Grain God manifestation of #Osiris as the God of fertility, the bread of life. His 'resurrection' after the flood receded allowed the green god of the land to rebirth, through the black silt of the immensely fertile soil deposited from the flood waters, to thrive again, and abundant life to continue.