The Egyptian myth of Isis and the seven scorpions - Alex Gendler
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A woman in rags emerged from a swamp flanked by seven giant scorpions and approached a magnificent mansion to beg for food. But the mistress of the house took one look at her grimy clothes and unusual companions and slammed the door in her face. Little did the mistress know the woman was no ordinary beggar, but the most powerful goddess in Egypt. Alex Gendler details the myth of Isis.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Alex Gendler
- Director Bren López Zepeda
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Sound Designer Nick Lavigne
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Gendler
- Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Associate Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
- Fact-Checker Eden Girma
