In Egyptian mythology, who was the brother and murderer of Osiris?
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Correct answer: Set
Set was the god of storms, desert, and chaos. According to the myth, he murdered his brother Osiris out of jealousy, leading to the struggle between Set and Osiris's son, Horus, for the throne of Egypt.
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