Ancient Egypt
Isis
Goddess of Magic and Motherhood
- magic
- motherhood
- healing
About Isis
Goddess of magic, healing and motherhood, beloved across the ancient world for her devotion and power.
A famous story
When her husband Osiris was murdered and scattered, Isis gathered the pieces of his body and used her magic to bring him back long enough to conceive their son Horus. Her loyalty made her one of the most worshipped goddesses in the entire ancient Mediterranean.
Temple
Temple of Philae
Aswan, Egypt
An island temple dedicated to Isis, one of the last places ancient Egyptian religion was practised.