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Osiris is the God of the Underworld. The myth of Osiris is the main reason why he is famous. It is said that he was murdered by his brother Seth. He cut him into pieces before hiding them in 14 different locations. Osiris' wife Isis discovered the pieces and put them together to make the first mummy.
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∙ 13y agoOsiris was known as the god of the underworld. The myth goes that Osiris was the original king of pre-dynastic Egypt. His brother Seth was jealous of his power and made a special chest. He invited Osiris and some other gods over and told them that whomever fitted into the chest could keep it. As Seth had made it especially to fit Osiris, when Osiris stepped into the chest it fitted him perfectly, and Seth locked him in the chest. Seth then pushes the chest into the Nile, where it floats away. In earlier myths Osiris drowns in the Nile, while in later myths Seth dismembers him. Osiris' sister-wife Isis, searches for his body, and 'brings him back to life' long enough to become pregnant with their child Horus. The struggle for the rule of Egypt continues between Seth and Horus, while Osiris becomes the king of the underworld and the judge of the dead.
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∙ 10y agoOsiris the Egyptian god is most commonly known for being the god of the underworld, afterlife, and dead. Osiris was considered to be the eldest son of the Earth god Geb. Usually Osiris is depicted as having green skin and a pharaoh's beard.
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∙ 15y agoOsiris was known for being the God of the Afterlife.
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∙ 14y agoThe Egyptian saviour: the chief deity of death, and the only god to rival the solar cult of Re.
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What was Osiris god of?
vegetation--he was the merciful judge of the dead, and died himself and was resurrected. He is known as the "Lord of love". Some think that the Osiris myth was absorbed into Christianity as Jesus. obviously this is false, as Jesus existed, and Osiris was a legendary myth.
What was Osiris's importance to ancient egyptians?
It was because of the Osiris myth that Egyptains believed they had the right to be transformed and to live eternity in the Afterlife. Osiris becomes important with all aspects to do with death including burial rituals and mummification. Osiris was commonly known as the God of the Dead, however he was also worshiped in vegetation, sun, rain and re-birth.
Who is Osiris's beloved?
Osiris was Isis' husband (in the Ennead).
Summary of the story of osiris and isis?
Well, osiris was married to isis and osiris died.
Who are the parents of Horus?
Isis and Osiris
What was the goddess Isis worshiped for?
Known as Osiris's wife
What are the release dates for Osiris - 2011 Everyone I've Ever Known Is Dead - 1.7?
Osiris - 2011 Everyone I've Ever Known Is Dead - 1.7 was released on: USA: 29 July 2012
Where and when was Osiris worshiped?
Osiris was worshipped in Egypt as you know but he only became known so well is because he took the place of where Anubis was The god of the Underworld.
He was prince of the dead of the underworld?
The Egyptian god Osiris was known as the god of the dead. He was additionally known as ruler of the underworld.
What was Osiris god of?
vegetation--he was the merciful judge of the dead, and died himself and was resurrected. He is known as the "Lord of love". Some think that the Osiris myth was absorbed into Christianity as Jesus. obviously this is false, as Jesus existed, and Osiris was a legendary myth.
Who thought of the myth of isis and osiris?
The origins of these myths are not known. They are probably very ancient.
Who is Osiris's beloved?
Osiris was Isis' husband (in the Ennead).
What was Osiris's importance to ancient egyptians?
It was because of the Osiris myth that Egyptains believed they had the right to be transformed and to live eternity in the Afterlife. Osiris becomes important with all aspects to do with death including burial rituals and mummification. Osiris was commonly known as the God of the Dead, however he was also worshiped in vegetation, sun, rain and re-birth.
When did the cult of osiris end?
the cult of osiris ended when Osiris died
Who is the ancient Egypt god of the dead?
The Egyptian god of the dead is Osiris. He is known as the king of the underworld.
What was osiris acheiments?
Osiris acheiments were
What myths involving Anubis?
The most well known myth involving Anubis was a part of the story of Isis and Osiris, when Set dismembers the body of Osiris and Isis gathers the pieces and puts them under the protection of Anubis who guards and protects the body, later wrapping it to help in resurrecting Osiris.
