Isis & Osiris
The love that conquered death
When his brother Set murders and dismembers Osiris, the goddess Isis travels the world to reassemble his body and bring him back to life just long enough to conceive Horus.
01Why it matters
It is the myth of love and resurrection that shaped ancient Egyptian religion and the idea of life after death.
02The conflict
The betrayal and murder by Set, god of chaos.
03The iconic moment
Isis reassembling Osiris's body piece by piece.
04What survived
The cult of Isis, spread across the Roman Mediterranean.
05Where to travel
06Frequently asked questions
Why is the story of Isis & Osiris famous?
It is the myth of love and resurrection that shaped ancient Egyptian religion and the idea of life after death.
How does the story of Isis & Osiris end?
Isis reassembling Osiris's body piece by piece. The cult of Isis, spread across the Roman Mediterranean.
Where can you visit the story of Isis & Osiris?
You can visit Philae Temple, in Asuán. The great temple dedicated to Isis.
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