Isis | Description, Myth, Symbols, History, Facts | Britannica Isis, one of the most important goddesses of ancient Egypt She was a great magician, whose power transcended that of all other deities As mourner, she was instrumental in rites connected with the dead; as healer, she cured the sick and brought the dead to life; and as mother, she was a role model for all
Isis - Wikipedia Isis is part of the Ennead of Heliopolis, a family of nine deities descended from the creator god, Atum or Ra She and her siblings—Osiris, Set, and Nephthys —are the last generation of the Ennead, born to Geb, god of the earth, and Nut, goddess of the sky
Isis | The Goddess of Fertility - Ancient Egypt Online Isis was the ancient Egyptian goddess of marriage, fertility, motherhood, magic and medicine Many myths and legends exist about Isis in Egypt and Egyptian literature uses several names and titles for this goddess Worship of Isis, her temples and her cult spread through Egypt and parts of Europe
Isis - World History Encyclopedia Isis is an ancient Egyptian goddess who became the most popular and enduring of all the Egyptian deities Her name comes from the Egyptian Eset, ("the seat") which referred to her stability and also the throne of Egypt as she was considered the mother of every pharaoh through the king's association with Horus, Isis' son
Isis - Mythopedia One of the best-known goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon, Isis was the granddaughter of Ra, wife of Osiris, and mother of Horus While she was best known as a powerful sorceress and healer, she was also a fiercely protective mother and loyal wife
Isis: The Egyptian Goddess of Magic and Healing, the First . . . Isis, the most revered goddess in Egyptian mythology, was known for her unparalleled magic and benevolent role as a healer Integral to the Osirian resurrection myth, Isis resurrected Osiris and nurtured Horus