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This article is about the ancient Egyptian goddess. For the modern extremist group commonly abbreviated as ISIS, see Islamic State. For other uses, see Isis (disambiguation). Isis [Note 1] was a major goddess in ancient Egyptian religion whose worship spread throughout the Greco-Roman world.
Isis is a prominent ancient Egyptian goddess known for magic, wisdom, and motherhood. Her name Isis originates from the Egyptian word for throne, symbolizing her royal and protective roles. Isis is the daughter of Geb and Nut and a central figure in the Ennead of Heliopolis.
The Goddess’ Temple: Myths & Symbols of the Divine Feminine in History Isis: Goddess Symbols, Correspondences, Myth & Offerings. Isis is one of the most prominent Egyptian deities. While she was not widely worshiped initially, she eventually rose to prominence and, along with Osiris (her brother and husband), became the most widely worshiped ...
Atum. Amun. Khonsu. Offspring. Ihy, Neferhotep of Hu, Ra (Cycle Of Rebirth) Hathor ( Ancient Egyptian: ḥwt-ḥr, lit. 'House of Horus', Ancient Greek: ἉθώρHathōr, Coptic: ϩⲁⲑⲱⲣ, Meroitic: 𐦠𐦴𐦫𐦢 Atari) was a major goddess in ancient Egyptian religion who played a wide variety of roles.
During the Hellenistic period, the Phoenicians identified their own goddess Ashtart with the Egyptian goddess Isis) due to the influence of the Egyptian Osiris myth on their own conceptualisations of the afterlife and salvation.
Isis: Goddess of Magic and Motherhood. Isis, a powerful goddess of magic and motherhood, was revered for her protective and healing powers. She was the ultimate mother figure, nurturing and defending her son Horus against Set. Isis’s magical prowess and her role as a devoted wife and mother made her one of the most beloved deities in Egyptian ...
The myth of Osiris and Isis is just one of countless fascinating tales from ancient Egypt. By delving into these stories, we connect with a rich cultural heritage and gain valuable insights into the human condition.
