In Egyptian mythological times, the god Osiris and the goddess Isis reign over the land. They fell in love at birth, sharing an eternal love. They are extremely benevolent to their people. Egypt is prosperous, with luxuriant, fertile natural surroundings and plentiful harvests. Seth, however, is a dry, jealous god, who reigns over the desert. During a feast organised in honour of Osiris, he slaughters him, hides his body in a chest and throws it into the Nile. A terrible drought descends upon Eg...