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War Crimes

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This chapter explores the myth of Ra, the Egyptian sun god, and his nightly confrontation with the serpent Apep, which symbolizes the eternal struggle between order and chaos. It highlights the broader implications of this myth on ancient Egyptian society, particularly the pharaoh's role as Ra's earthly representative in maintaining cosmic balance.

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