Ah, the Golden Rule .. well, of sorts. Plastered on the walls of kindergartens around the country, we’ve all heard the rule, usually after doing something we probably shouldn’t have been doing.
The origins of this expression take us all the way back to Ancient Egypt and the tale of the Eloquent Peasant. Young Khun-Anup is wronged by wealthy steward Nemtynakht, who accuses him of theft to seize his goods. Khun-Anup appeals to the local magistrate Rensi, impressing him with his eloquence. Rensi reports to the pharaoh, who is also captivated by Khun-Anup’s words. After several appeals, the pharaoh grants Khun-Anup justice, restoring his property and punishing Nemtynakht.
The tale is meant to emphasize social justice and the power of eloquence, something we all strive for daily.
Are you a true crime junkie looking for another creepy story? Check out the complete chapter one of the serial novel The Devil's Road. I even read it for you, so you can sit back and let me crawl inside your eardrums with a story sure to make your spine tingle.
The Devil's Road
The Devil’s Road follows Samantha Hart, a Sequoyah County Sheriff, full of vengeance and fury who uses her badge to hunt down her sister's killer. In this week’s issue, Sam finally discovers the body of our poor Sandy whom we met in chapter 1.
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