| Continued from part 12: It was only proper for the Governor to pay tribute to the Queen of Egypt from time to time. In truth, Governor Selenus had heard of the festival of the Serpent which was celebrated at the end of summer. The Egyptians feared the Apopis Serpent – the enemy of Re, the Sun God. The snake represented all that was darkness and nothingness. To celebrate the worthiness of their sun god the Egyptians had adopted a wrestling festival in which the serpent was given a chance to fight against the healthiest of the son worshiping natives of the land. It was a sacrifice. The wrestler to be defeated had their soul sent to the great emptiness of Apopis. The Governor was intrigued by this festival and had promised to bring two of the finest gladiators to Queen Jupra's private pit. |
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