Isis

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There were many gods and goddess but one of the most famous goddesses is Isis. In this essay I will be talking about her role in religion, her description (appearance), and popular stories. Those three things are very important on why Isis became one of the most famous goddess. Her role in religion is a very important reason on why she is a well-known goddess. Her Catholicism is huge on why she got so popular. In Roman times the Romans worshiped Isis, and they would not move to another religion unless there was an “Isis-like” figure. The Cathlolicism wanted people to move over to their religion. So to make the Romans come over to Catholicism they found out that there was a relationship between the virgin Mary, Isis, Jesus, and Horus. When they told the Romans they came over to their religion. That is how Isis got more popular in religion.

Isis has a very big description and many stories. There is also her background. Who she is, what represents her, and her strengths. Some popular stories are when Seth killed Osiris and how Isis had Horus. Her background is very important, **her brothers are Seth and Osiris, she also has another sister. Isis's husband is also Osiris.** **Isis was the goddess of magic**, a mother, and a wife. What represents her is a slim woman with a tight dress. When Seth killed Osiris he split him into seven peices. Isis wanted to find all of the seven peices of Osiris's body and bring him back to life. Her sister helped Isis even though she is going to marry Seth. They found all of the seven peices and Isis brought him back to life. When Isis had Horus it was very unusual, it wasn't like a regular birth. When she was pregnant with Horus Seth captured her. After a while she managed to escape. She had Horus on a secret island and kept him as far away as she could from Seth. There are more stories about Isis but those two are the most popular.

There were many gods and goddesses in the Ancient Egyptian times but one of the most famouse goddesses is Isis. Her role in religion, description, and her popular stories are why she is one of the most famouse goddesses in history. I hope that one day all of the Gods and Goddess will live in peace together.

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