Ancient Egypt Gods & Goddesses

Part I of Essay
Isis Isis (Also known as As, Ast or Est) Wife of Osiris, mother of Horus, sister of Set and Nephteys. Daughter of Nuit and Geb. Her name translates to 'throne'. She was the first Egyptian goddess born to live on Earth. Isis has been known as the goddess of women and childr ....

Part II of Essay
.... him down and cut his body into 14 pieces and threw them into the Nile. Upon hearing the news, Isis was once again thrown into a state of mourning. She, along with Nephthys and Anubis, traveled up and down the Nile in search of the pieces of Osiris. They were able to find 13 pieces. Wherever they found a piece they erected a temple to Osiris. Isis asked Thoth for his assistance in resurrecting Osiris. He taught Isis the process of mummification. This process insured the deceased a life after death and in the case of Osiris, it secured him the ....