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Isis

Isis

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A goddess from ancient Egypt who stands for motherhood and magic
  • proper noun
  • /ˈaɪsɪs/
  • Literature
: Isis
  • According to Plutarch and Diodorus, Isis and Osiris lived their early years on earth as monarchs of Egypt.
  • Isis, the goddess
  • Temple of Isis
  • Isis's resurrection

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Examples

  • A second Eastern religion was the worship of Isis, another fertility goddess.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Here in the temple of Isis at Phile is the last hieroglyphic inscription ever written.

  • The goddess Isis commands you to listen.

    Land of the Pharaohs (1955)

  • Osiris and Isis were a devoted husband and wife.

    Boss Level (2021)

  • In his human form, he ruled Egypt as king and founded the cult of Isis, the goddess of fertility.

    Academic text (1995)

  • In ancient mythology, the goddess Isis was revered for her powers of fertility and motherhood.

  • The temple dedicated to Isis was an important pilgrimage site for worshippers seeking her blessings.

  • Many tales tell of Isis carefully protecting her son Horus from danger.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Isis comes from the ancient Egyptian name Aset, which can be understood as 'she of the throne'. Think of a powerful mother on a throne — that image helps explain why she was the goddess of the throne, magic, and motherhood.