Information about Isis the Egyptian Goddess

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Information about Isis the Egyptian Goddess

05 16, 2023

Isis was mentioned for the first time in history in the "Pyramid Texts" in what are known as funerary texts. She was documented for her obedience as a wife, a caring mother, and a loving sister. According to her family, as the daughter of the earth god Geb and the sky goddess Nut. Throughout Egypt, she was worshipped with her husband and her brother Osiris, in the homes of local farmers and the palaces of the rich alike. In addition, the Pyramid Texts narrates this story, where it says, "Weep, Isis, weep for your brother Osiris." In another place, the texts address Osiris, saying, "Isis will take care of you, she will take care of you after she has found you." Explore the history and the story of Isis with the Egyptian temples and pyramids in Egypt Classic Tours and choose your best vacation.

On the eastern bank of Aswan Governorate, the Temple of Isis is located, next to the eastern fence of the city. During the reigns of King Ptolemy III and King Ptolemy IV, The temple was partially built and was later converted into a church, most likely for Saint Mary. The temple is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries kept in good condition until now since it was found in 1871, as the temple still stands tall with its four walls and its roof with distinctive granite panels. See Isis’s temple during your chosen itinerary from Egypt Easter tours and enjoy the history with professional Egyptologists with Cairo Top Tours.

Philae temple’s ruins include many buildings that were dedicated to Isis, the mother of Horus. There is a scene in the birth chamber known as mammisi where was the celebration of the birth of Horus, showing Isis nursing her son Horus in the groves. See the beautiful and great Philae Temple during one of the best Egypt Nile Cruise Tours between Luxor and Aswan.

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Goddess Isis is one of the most prominent deities in ancient Egyptian mythology. She is considered the goddess of fertility, motherhood, magic, and wisdom. Isis was highly revered and worshipped throughout ancient Egypt.

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