Ancient Egypt
Osiris
Lord of the Afterlife
- afterlife
- rebirth
- agriculture
About Osiris
Ruler and judge of the afterlife, a god who himself died and was reborn, promising new life to the dead.
A famous story
Murdered by his jealous brother Set, Osiris was restored by Isis and became king of the underworld. There he weighed the hearts of the dead against a feather of truth to decide who could enter eternal paradise.
Temple
Temple of Seti I
Abydos, Egypt
A major centre of the cult of Osiris and a sacred place of pilgrimage.