Osiris: Ruler Of The Underworld

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Osiris is thought to be the ruler of the underworld, as well as the King of the dead, resurrection, and afterlife. It was thought that Osiris would be the one to judge your life as a whole, from the great deeds you completed to your lives unforgivable moments. Once he had completed a full judgement he would then in turn determine that persons chances for eternal rest. Osiris was the husband and brother of Isis (goddess of health, wisdom, and marriage), father to Horus (god of the sky and kingship) and Anubis (Protector of the dead and god of funerals), and brother to Set (God of storms, chaos, and war) and Nephthys (goddess of death and rivers). Osiris, a distinct and recognizable figure, with his body completely wrapped like a mummy except

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