Set in an ancient Egyptian fantasy world, Eye of the Bennu features character races based on the ancient animal headed deities and is filmed in shadow puppetry behind real papyrus. It stars a jackal from Luxor named Aketnu who dreams of joining the army, but ends up a scribe because he is too young. However, he is soon caught up in the kingdom's struggle to incarnate their god Ra through the pharaoh, before their enemies the Hyksos can do the same with the evil serpent Apep. On this classic hero's journey, he will meet great warriors and rulers, strengthen his character, and face down Apep, who has chosen as his own vessel none other than Aketnu's best friend.