Cycle Of Life In Osiris And Horus Story

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In the Osiris, Isis, and Horus story, the cycle of life is mainly represented by the life, death, and rebirth of Osiris. In a context of nature as well, since Osiris was considered the god of the Nile, it was said that when the river dried up and vegetation died, it symbolized the death of Osiris. The same way during spring, when vegetation started to grow and the Nile River flooded again, it represented the rebirth of the mentioned god.
I believe Isis had more than one role. She was Mother and Guardian. She not only gave birth to her son Horus, and gave life momentarily to her brother/husband, but also she protected them both. When Set put Osiris in a box and dumped it into the Nile, Isis looked for her beloved husband everywhere and once

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