Isis worship today!
Overview
One of the best-known goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon, Isis was the granddaughter of Ra, wife of Osiris, and mother of Horus. While she was best known as a powerful sorceress and healer, she was also a fiercely protective mother and loyal wife.
Her acts of healing and compassion were renowned throughout the land; those who threatened her loved ones, however, did so at their own peril.
Etymology
The etymology of the Egyptian gods’ names have largely been lost to time and translation.
Nevertheless, some information relating to Isis’s etymology has been discovered. Isis was generally depicted wearing a crown resembling the hieroglyph for “throne.” Her name—as written in Ancient Egyptian—incorporated this glyph as well.
Isis goddess symbolism
Thus, Isis’s name was commonly understood to mean “throne goddess.”[1]
Attributes
Isis was a goddess of contradictions. While she could be bloodthirsty and ruthless, she was also compassionate and loyal.
She was known for her acts of healing, but her