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Isis (Aset)

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One of the most important deities of the Egyptian pantheon, Isis (Aset to the Egyptians) was the wife and sister of Osirus and the mother of Horus. She was the patron of magic, learning, love, and motherhood. The legend of Isis describes the murder of her husband Osiris by his brother Set, his magical resurrection achieved with the help of Isis' magic, and his rebirth as her son, Horus.

Isis was the power of the Pharoahs- Aset means "throne," and she was usually portrayed as a throne or wearing a throne as a crown on her head. She is also the goddess of the day, a counterpart to her sister Nephthys, or night.


Isis with her husband Osiris

Alternate Spellings: Aset, Auset, Ast

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  • Kemet
    The beliefs and practices of Kemet, a modern revival of ancient Egyptian religious practices.
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    There are many flavors of Neopagan faiths, from faithful reconstructions of ancient religions, to witchcraft traditions and Goddess worship.



 


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