), the young prince Kenamon is used to wandering about and mixing with the poor people.

Once, he finds himself in a life-threatening situation and is saved by a strong man, Maciste.

He talks with his father the Pharaoh Amirteo I, about being much impressed with the hunger and miserable living conditions of the people.

Once on the throne of Pharaoh, Kenamon is drugged with a substance prepared by Smedes, and loses his will-power.

Maciste gets Nofret free, manages not to fall under Smedes' love filters, and gathers and leads a rebellious army against the Persian troops and the palace guard.