Egyptian Mythology: The Story Of Isis And Osiris

One of the most well known story of Egypt mythology ever told is the story of Isis and Osiris. Anyone can find this story written on the walls of the pyramid text in Egypt. This form of writing is called Hieroglyphics. They are only two of many gods and goddesses that originate in what is known as Egypt. Egypt is located in the northern part of Africa along the Nile River. here the soil is very fertile due to the annual flooding. Ancient Egypt was at one point in time known as the center of civilization for this is where you would find the basis for math, reading, astrology, justice system, religion and countless other subjects. There are many stories and myths that have originated in Egypt. I would like to go in detail about one story in particular which is the story of Isis and Osiris. In many …show more content…
One of the main details that you may notice is the virgin birth just as Jesus in the Christian religion. ”The story of the Virgin Birth originated, over 4000 years ago, in ancient Kemet (Egypt). Osiris, Horus, and Isis were the prototypes for the contemporary versions of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost. Unfortunately, Christianity has limited significance of the female and reduced her role to the vague and nebulouse position of a Holy Ghost.” (“From the Browder File” written by Anthony Browder pg72”) As you have just read the goddess Isis was not just in the story but play a major role in the story. She is responsible for helping Osiris teach the people of Egypt how to plant and harvest wheat and grain. When Osiris left Egypt to visit other parts of the world it was Isis who was left in charge until his return. She was the one that looked out for Osiris while others plotted against him. Isis was so instrumental in this story if it wasn’t for her there would be no story. In the Egyptian Belief system the women are just as important as the