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    Al Gharbia Governorate

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    Hamata Islands (Qulaan Archipelago) in Marsa Alam

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The Story of Osiris and Isis

Specifics of The Osiris Myth | The Isis and Osiris Story

  • 05 16, 2023

Osiris's Myth

Who is Osiris? Osiris, who was formerly the deity of growth and fertility, forced himself on all of "the Black"—the term the Egyptians gave to their homeland. He usually wears the ourerèt crown (the white mitre of Upper Egypt, flanked by two ostrich feathers), the heqa sceptre, and the flagellum, as well as a false beard. The son of Geb and Nut, he is the brother and husband of Isis. Osiris and Isis receive Egypt, to which they bring civilization. Osiris established himself as the archetypal sovereign and, as such, was associated with the royal person. During the Old Kingdom, Osiris was venerated in the sanctuaries of Abydos and Busiris.

Two of the most worshipped gods in ancient Egyptian mythology were Osiris and Isis. He ruled Egypt in a fair and successful manner as a wise and righteous monarch. He was a wise and just king, ruling Egypt fairly and prosperously. His wife, Isis, was famed for her magical abilities and deep knowledge.

Their story took on a tragic twist when Set, Osiris’s jealous brother, plotted against him. Set created an intricately carved sarcophagus trap to deceive Osiris into visiting it. After Osiris entered it, Set closed it off from the world and cast it on the Nile, where it was washed away by the waves, leaving Osiris dead.

Isis’ heart bled as she embarked on an unending quest to retrieve her lost husband; after some time, however, she found his remains using her formidable magic powers and aided by loyal friends. In spite of this tragedy, she performed acts that restored him to life through a series of elaborate rituals. While he returned to life again, he could no longer associate with mortals but instead became ruler of the underworld.

Horus, their son, who was destined to take revenge upon the death of Osiris, came out of Isis's womb. Horus grew up in order that he might confront Seth, only for him to be defeated, thereby allowing his father’s heritage to be restored. As such, this triumph reinstated balance and justice in the world.

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Isis and Osiris are prominent deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. Osiris was the god of the afterlife and ruler of the underworld, while Isis was a goddess associated with motherhood, magic, and wisdom. Their story symbolizes themes of resurrection, divine kingship, and the eternal cycle of life and death.

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