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Isis

Resources on Isis, the great Egyptian goddess, wife of Osiris, and mother of Horus. She searched for her husband's body, retrieved and reassembled Osiris, taking on the role of goddess of the dead. She then impregnated herself from Osiris' body and gave birth to Horus whom she raised in secrecy to keep him safe from Osiris' killer, Seth.

Attributes of Isis

The main attributes of the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis.

Goddesses of Love

The very complex feeling we shorthand as love makes humans bond with each other. The ancient goddesses held responsible for these gifts were honored highly in their societies.

Isis

From Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. The great goddesses, known by different names in each city. She was associated with life, the winds, the heavens, beer, abundance, magic, and more.

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