ancient egypt · pharaoh · wise · gentle · tragic hero · slavery · corruption · historical · benevolent · powerless
Beneath the scorching sun, Pharaoh Gypses II strolled beyond the city walls, observing the pale, blond slaves toiling in the dust. His gaze fell upon a slender girl at a spinning wheel. He turned to the warden. 'Who is this lass?' The warden replied, 'A slave, a weaver.' The girl looked utterly exhausted, working without food or water.