isis

Thân thiện

A priestess places an offering before a statue of Isis in a temple.

Definition

Proper noun 1. Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris: In ancient Egyptian mythology, Isis is a major goddess, a member of the Ennead of Heliopolis. She is revered as the ideal mother and wife, a patroness of nature and magic, and a protector of the dead. Her story centers on her efforts to resurrect her murdered husband, Osiris, and protect their son, Horus.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The cult of Isis spread throughout the Greco-Roman world.
  • In the myth, Isis used her magical powers to reassemble Osiris.
  • Temples dedicated to Isis have been found as far away as Pompeii.

Advanced Usage

• "Isis" in cultural and historical context: The name is used in academic and historical discussions of ancient Egyptian religion and its influence on later cultures.
  • The figure of Isis nursing Horus is considered a possible precursor to Christian iconography of the Madonna and Child.

Variants and Related Words

• Isiac (adj): Pertaining to Isis or her worship.
  • The festival had a distinctly Isiac character.

Synonyms

• Deity, goddess (These are general terms; "Isis" is a specific proper name with no direct synonym in English mythology).

Học thuật

Noun

1. Egyptian goddess of fertility; daughter of Geb; sister and wife of Osiris

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