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Why was osiris worshipped?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Osiris was one of the many gods and goddesses that the Egyptian people worshiped. He was worshipped because he was the god of the dead and the afterlife.

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Why did people worship Osiris?

Osiris was a god of the dead, so people worshipped him to have a good afterlife.


What kind of people worshipped osirs?

if you mean Osiris then the Egyptians.


Who worshipped many gods including re osiris and horus?

Ancient Egyptians.


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.


Where in Egypt was osiris worshipped?

Osiris was mainly worshiped in Abydos which was believed to be wear his body was buried. Most of the old kingdom tombs are located in Abydos for the same reason. Mainly Osiris was a very important god and he was worshiped through out the ancient Egyptian civilization.


What religion believed in Osiris?

Ancient Egyptian religion was a complex system of polytheistic beliefs and rituals which were an integral part of ancient Egyptian society. Osiris was one of these gods.


What sort of religion di tehy have in ancient Egypt?

they had a polytheistic system...which is to say that they believed and worshipped a multitude of Gods and Goddesses....Ra, Anubis, Osiris, etc....


Was there an Egyptian god of farming and if so who was it?

Osiris was originally a god of harvest and fertility, although later he was worshipped as the god of the underworld. He was believed to have brought agriculture (and civilization in general) to Egypt.


How do people worship god osiris?

People worshipped Osiris through various rituals and offerings, particularly in ancient Egypt. Key practices included temple ceremonies, festivals like the Osiris Mysteries, and making offerings of food, incense, and symbolic objects at his shrines. They also honored him through prayers for fertility, resurrection, and guidance in the afterlife, reflecting his role as the god of the afterlife and agriculture. Additionally, the myth of Osiris's death and resurrection was central to worship, symbolizing the cycle of life and rebirth.


Who is Osiris's beloved?

Osiris was Isis' husband (in the Ennead).


When did the cult of osiris end?

the cult of osiris ended when Osiris died


How many gods did ancient Kush have?

Ancient Kush, also known as Nubia, had a pantheon of gods and goddesses. However, the exact number of gods worshipped by the ancient Kushites is not known. Some of the prominent deities include Amun, Isis, Osiris, and Horus. Like many ancient civilizations, the Kushites likely worshipped a variety of gods, each associated with different aspects of life and nature.