The Isis cult of universal
religious ritual
In ancient Egyptian texts the goddess is described as able to communicate with other gods and followers through speech. Her distinctive characteristics were transmitted across cultural and linguistic boundaries. Isis became a universal deity Isis's verbal communication was a key factor in the development of the cult of Isis as the world's first universal religion, reaching non-Egyptian audiences throughout the Mediterranean and beyond for over six hundred years During the Ancient Kingdom trade with neighboring continents was carried on by Egyptians and merchants who moved away from Egypt and established new cults outside the continent building monuments and rituals for the goddess Isis
Isis in Pharaonic texts from the Ancient Kingdom onwards The way in which her role as a messenger became an important aspect of Greek-Roman cults during the Hellenistic period was due to changes in both her text and her symbolism. In the cult of Isis the idea of the confusion of the Egyptian goddess's name with the human culture the calling of Isis by the name of the Egyptian goddess Azet
The beautiful evil serpent, may Serapis or Osiris be blessed with good fortune.
The beautiful evil serpent, may Serapis or Osiris be blessed with good fortune.The one and only as revealed in the cult of Isis. First, it is important to understand with whom in ancient Egypt the goddess Isis interacted and what verbal practices existed today Next we will look at how the goddess Isis was defined in different ways Finally through the spoken language and tangible information that archaeology provides we will consider the idea of monotheism as revealed in the cult of Isis. These verbal expressions were performative meaning by utterance.
Isis Theism Rituals and Neo Continentalism
The words of Isis which are attested in the six Osiris rites of the Ptolemaic period are a later example of the words of Isis protecting Osiris here. Isis said to the four sons of Horus Come you spirits the four Akhs who cross the cold heavens Amset Hapj Duamutef and Kebehsenuef protect your father Osiris Take Osiris the ally of the enemy to the place of execution in the east From Osiris who died as the recipient of Isis's words including all the death rites throughout the legends in the ancient kingdom texts about Isis including words of comfort and encouragement to the deceased Osiris and Isis in the same direction is a mother goddess and a person who gives confidence and strength in solving many of life's problems. Her defeat of Osiris' death and her protection of Horus made her a kind and humane goddess
The Egyptian sun goddess created the air Shu and moisture Tefnut. The two gave birth to the sky Nut and the earth Geb From Geb and Nut the gods Osiris and Seth and the goddesses Isis and Nephthys were born During the confusion between the names of Egyptian goddesses and humans and cultures Isis was used as the Egyptian name for the Egyptian goddess Azeth. In ancient times Osiris Isis and Horus symbolized the acceptance of the diversity of ancient Egyptian culture. The power to revive the dead the darkness of the waters at the beginning of time then the sun Ra appeared on the mound rising from the water and the hieroglyphic name of Isis could help protect the throne
