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The religion of Isis is considered one of the most important ancient Egyptian religions and perhaps the most important Egyptian religion in ancient times, which extended from the Pharaonic civilization to the Greek civilization in the Hellenistic period and ended with the end of the Roman civilization and the emergence of Christianity.
Goddess Isis
In the ancient Egyptian religion, there was more than one goddess. Still, despite this, they had a monotheistic belief, and one of the most important of these gods was the goddess Isis, who appeared from the Old Kingdom until the Greek and Roman eras, which indicates the power and greatness of this goddess in those periods.
Isis was a loyal wife to her husband Osiris and was the mother of Horus, and the prevailing belief at the time was that Isis was the goddess who guided the dead to the other world, as she did the same thing with her husband Osiris, but her importance was greater in burial and magic texts, as one of her titles was the goddess of magic in the ancient world, as she was also the goddess of fertility and motherhood. Isis was the mother of Horus, but there were some disputes about the real mother of Horus.
Then this goddess influenced the Greek and Roman gods and also most of the Mediterranean cities, and this goddess was likened to many gods in the Greek religion and then became part of the Roman religion until it ended completely in the Christian period, despite some beliefs that Christianity was influenced by the goddess Isis.
When did the worship of the goddess Isis begin, and where did she get her name from?
The ancient Egyptian religion included nine gods called the sacred tetragrammaton, who all came from the god Ra, as the legend says that the god of the earth married the goddess of the sky and gave birth to Isis, Osiris, and their brothers Set and Nephthys.
Isis appeared in the pyramid scripts, as she appeared for the first time in the era of the Fifth Dynasty, especially during the reign of King Ni Osir-Ra, and it is likely that this goddess began to be worshipped in the Delta region, as she was linked to the phrases mentioned in the pyramid scripts.
Many scholars disagreed about the reason for the name Isis and the origin of this word, as some suggested that the Egyptian name for her was Est and the name came in the Coptic language, and it was believed that the word Isis referred to the throne as a god because of the presence of the sign of the throne in her name in hieroglyphics, but others disagreed with this opinion because there is no evidence that the throne was a god in the ancient Egyptian religion.
What is the importance of Isis in ancient Egyptian religion?
Isis was a goddess who helped revive the dead as she did with Osiris, and Hathor was also reviving the dead as she welcomed them as their mother, but there was another belief that male gods could regenerate themselves again, and Isis could revive as well by imitating the abilities of her husband Osiris, and because of this, the importance of female gods increased, especially in the New Kingdom, the Ptolemaic era, and even in the Roman Empire.
It is said that Isis gave birth to Horus on a papyrus couch in the Delta and was trying to protect her son from dangers, especially from his uncle Set, who wanted to kill him so that he would not take the throne from him, and after Horus grew up, she helped him to challenge Set for the throne.
Isis is also mentioned in the Westcar Papyrus, which dates back to the Middle Kingdom, among the goddesses who will serve the new kings as she appeared in the New Kingdom, where she describes the divine birth of the kings and that she is their mother, as they considered many kings to be gods and children of gods, such as the goddess Isis, who was portrayed as a goddess who can predict the future and control the fate of people and also control the duration of human life.
Isis is considered the protector of the Egyptian kingdom in wars and helps the king in the afterlife, especially in the New Kingdom era, where interest in female goddesses increased, such as Hathor, who was the first goddess worshipped in ancient Egypt.
Isis is known for her magical powers, with which she revived her husband, healed her son, and used her magical powers to help him against Set.
The goddess Isis was also the goddess of the sky, as she was related to rain and the entire universe, especially in Greek mythology, where her name was related to the Greek moon goddess Artemis, and the universe was divided between them, as Isis represented the sky, her husband represented the underworld, and their son Horus represented the earth.
The relationship between Isis and the goddess of fertility is written on one of the walls of the Philae temple.
The Goddess Isis in Art
She appeared in Egyptian art as a woman sitting on a throne with two cow horns on her head, but with time they were changed to crescents, especially in Greek times, and Isis Fortuna also appeared holding the rudder of a ship in her hand while controlling fate and appeared in many other forms.
The worship of Isis continued to spread and increase until the late Roman Empire, but there came a period when they rejected the emperor because of the decadence that occurred in the worship of Isis, as women were doing illegal things inside the temples that were dedicated to Isis, and the priests wore white robes and shaved their heads, and this was for pureness.
Isis has several temples in different places, for example, her temple in Pompeii, the Temple of Philae in Egypt, and a temple for her and Serapis in Rome, and water was considered one of the ways to venerate her, especially in the Hellenistic era, and she was also portrayed as a symbol of the flood and the Nile River.
Isis has been mistaken for the Virgin Mary, and the icon of the Virgin and Christ has been likened to the icon of Isis and her son Horus.
The Story of Isis and Osiris
After Osiris sat on the throne, where he organized the gods, for example, Maat represented goodness and Set represented violence—it is said that Osiris kicked Set, and others said that he married Nephthys secretly, which made him take revenge on him and cut him into many pieces and distribute his parts throughout Egypt, but Isis appeared and started collecting the parts of her husband and used some magical objects to revive him and bring him back to life and gave birth to their son Horus.
So that the goddess of all these times continues with the same power and influence and even extends from Egypt to other countries until she becomes one of the goddesses of the entire Roman Empire, but every beginning has an end, and the goddess Isis ends with the emergence of Christianity, but she leaves for us many monuments and temples in more than one country and different civilizations.
Isis is the heroine of a legend that originated in ancient Egypt, and her influence extended to different parts of the world, from thousands of years until the present time, transcending her original religious character, to be manifested in the arts and literature in various cultures, including Arab culture.
Goddess Isis is one of the greatest Egyptian goddesses. She was the wife and the semi-sister of Osiris. They had a son named Horus. Isis was the goddess of life and magic, so she was able to shield women and children. She also helped sick people by healing them from their sicknesses. Her symbols were the ankh, her wings, and her throne headdress.
Egyptian gods and goddesses usually started in one place. They had their own cities where they were venerated throughout the ages. It was popular in ancient Egypt that the wife could be the sister of the king because they preferred that the queen come from the royal family. The city or the town of Isis's worship was not found throughout early history. Because there were no known temples for her.
Especially the legend of the faithful wife of the Lord of the underworld in ancient Egypt (Osiris), Goddess Isis, and her famous son Horus, who took revenge for his father's pathetic murder by the evil god of the desert and the foreign lands.
You can see the whole story and the myth of Isis and Osiris depicted on the walls of the ancient temples of Egypt, like the Edfu Temple and Philae Temple in Aswan.
Worshiping Isis in certain temples did not start until the end of the 30th dynasty. Before that, people were worshipping Isis in other gods' temples during the Middle Kingdom and the New Kingdom of ancient Egyptian history. In the 30th dynasty, people worshipped Isis with her husband Osiris and her son Horus.
In the Roman age, temples of Isis became more popular. One of them is known as the Temple of Philae. Years after years, Isis's temples were so famous that they deployed abroad, and her followers transferred the venerating of Isis to the Semitic goddess Astarte because of the similarity of names. In the Hellenistic era, she also became the goddess who protected sailors. Once you are in Egypt, Cairo Top Tours will take care of it through our highly qualified guides specialized in Egyptology to make your visit to the land of the Pharaohs a success.
The mother occupied a great position that was embodied in all aspects of life, from family and society to religion, art and literature.
The goddess Isis represents the most famous image of motherhood in ancient Egypt, embodying the example of a protective and sacrificial mother... Isis appears in most inscriptions carrying or breastfeeding her child Horus, reflecting the mother's role in protecting and caring for her children.
Goddess Isis is one of the most revered and powerful deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. Known as the goddess of life, magic, and healing, Isis played a crucial role in protecting women, children, and the sick. She was both the wife and the semi-sister of Osiris, the god of the underworld, and together they had a son, Horus. Isis' divine attributes were represented through her symbols: the ankh (a sign of life), her majestic wings, and the throne headdress that signified her royal status.
Isis was believed to guide the dead to the afterlife and helped Osiris, and was considered the divine mother of the pharaoh as he was likened to her son Horus. Her maternal assistance was represented by a healing spell to help the common people.
Egyptian gods and goddesses often had specific cities where they were venerated. However, in the early stages of Egyptian history, there were no dedicated temples for Isis. Instead, she was worshipped within the sanctuaries of other gods. It wasn’t until the 30th Dynasty that her cult gained widespread recognition, and dedicated temples were built in her honor.
Her worship continued on Philae Island in Aswan until the 6th century AD, long after the Egyptian and Roman eras had ended, a testament to her importance and presence.
Over the centuries, Philae gained a special status in worship, to the point that crowds of followers of the cult would gather to relive the story of the death and resurrection of Osiris.
During the Middle and New Kingdoms, worshippers honored Isis alongside Osiris and Horus, forming a sacred trinity. As her influence grew, her worship extended beyond Egypt, spreading to regions such as Rome, Greece, and even parts of Asia. The cult of Isis became so widespread that her veneration was later associated with the Semitic goddess Astarte, due to the similarities in their names.
One of the most compelling myths in Egyptian history is the story of Isis and Osiris. Osiris, the ruler of Egypt, was treacherously murdered by his jealous brother, Set, who dismembered his body and scattered the pieces across the land. In her devotion, Isis tirelessly searched for Osiris’ remains, reassembling them with her divine magic and resurrecting him long enough to conceive their son, Horus.
Horus later avenged his father’s murder by defeating Set, restoring justice and order. This legend, deeply rooted in themes of loyalty, resurrection, and the eternal struggle between good and evil, can be found inscribed on the walls of temples such as Edfu and Philae in Aswan.
The worship of Isis flourished during the Roman period, leading to the construction of magnificent temples in her honor. One of the most famous is the Temple of Philae in Aswan, a breathtaking sanctuary that continued to function as a religious site well into the Christian era. Over time, her influence extended beyond Egypt, and her divine persona evolved to include the role of protector of sailors in the Hellenistic period.
Today, visitors to Egypt can explore these legendary sites, witnessing firsthand the grandeur of the temples dedicated to Isis. Cairo Top Tours ensures that travelers experience the wonders of ancient Egyptian history through expert Egyptologists who bring these myths to life.
Whether through her role as the devoted wife, the nurturing mother, or the powerful sorceress, Goddess Isis remains a timeless symbol of strength, love, and resilience in Egyptian mythology. Her legacy continues to inspire and captivate those who seek to unravel the mysteries of the ancient world.
