Help with a story I am writing. Please?

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It's basically set in Ancient Egypt, or at least my idea of it, where Cleopatra is a man (with a man's name), and the Pharaoh is in love with the male Cleopatra, and basically Cleo gets kidnapped, and the Pharaoh is blamed by a usurper to his throne. In this story Cleo isn't on the throne. She might be, just not to begin with. Also, Cleo is a guy, and not a girl, as this is a gay love story. 

Anyway, I really would like a few words synonymous with Egypt, love/sex, framing people and murder. 

Also, if you have the time, could you think of any names for these characters (Egyptian-sounding and/or modern): 

Male Cleopatra: Short-haired Brunette, with baby blue eyes, pouy lips, he's baby-faced. He's innocent, kind, unassuming, stunning. But he's also gracious, generous, mischievous and fun-loving. He also has a very slim and curvy body. Which attracts men and women alike. 

Pharaoh: He is a lonely ruler, judged by people as a 'bad guy' before they even speak to him. He isn't that harsh on his slaves, but he inforces his authority as Pharaoh. He's quite lonely, and finds himself alone on the night he meets the male Cleo. He is nice, but he is also quiet as he is nervous around the stunning male Cleo. The Pharaoh has dirty blonde hair, green-blue eyes, and is a fair bit more toned than the male Cleo, as well as a few inches taller. 

They are around the same age, the Pharaoh being a few years older(3-4 years), and it's kind of a love story. Also, the fact that they are both homosexual (which I'm pretty sure was looked down upon a lot more than nowadays) will hold them back from showing their love, and will incriminate them both when they are caught. 

There's also another character that kidnaps the male Cleo, prompting the Pharaoh to send out a search party, before the kidnapper frames the Pharaoh and takes the throne whilst Pharaoh is away.

Basically, I need words that are synonymous with love, back-stabbing, kidnapping, Egypt/Cleopatra, the throne, and anything else that comes to your minds that you think might be helpful. I will be SO grateful for any input, as I'm very enthusiastic about this, so thank-you in advance :)

Katrina E. · Accepted Answer

There's several online Thesauruses that can help you find synonyms for the various words:
http://thesaurus.com/

A map of ancient Egypt might help you come up with synonyms for Egypt:
http://egypt.mrdonn.org/maps.html

Here is a list of Egyptian names for you:
http://www.mybirthcare.com/favorites/pg1/Egyptian-names.asp

You're concept of ancient Egypt is not consistent with the facts we know about Ancient Egypt, Pharaohs or Cleopatra (male or female).  Many scholars think Ancient Egypt was quite open about sex - all kinds, homosexual, heterosexual, incest, etc.  So it's doubtful that they would look down on a homosexual relationship.  (More info: http://www.bigeye.com/sexeducation/ancientegypt.html).  But hey - you're enjoying writing so don't let that stop you too much.  Maybe think of it as a parallel ancient world instead of the actual ancient Egypt.

Have fun!

? · Answer

Typically, the satisfactory concept is to jot down about some thing you know loads about and are fascinated with. I don't know what pursuits you, but i will consider of a few general topics: mystery story (some thing is stolen or any one is killed) adventure: associates go on a shuttle and something goes wrong... Everyday lifestyles: just tell a story about matters that happen or could occur to you. They do not have to be amazing, many times the daily may also be every bit as interesting because the unique.

Anonymous · Answer

For synonyms, try an online thesaurus.
For names, names of Egyptian higher ups names often contain Hotep (Imhotep, Rahotep), Ankh (Tutankhamen), and gods names (Ra, Seth, Seti, Osiris, Anubis, Bast, etc...)

Also, Cleopatra was the pharaoh of Egypt, so I'm not sure how Cleopatra can be abducted by the 'pharaoh'.

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