Isis Goddess Egypt: The Mother of Magic and Queen of the Gods
Of all the goddesses in the Egyptian pantheon, none was more beloved, more widely worshipped, or more theologically significant than Isis. Wife of Osiris, mother of Horus, mistress of magic, and the great protector of the dead — Isis embodied the full spectrum of feminine divine power in ancient Egyptian religion. Her cult spread far beyond Egypt's borders to become one of the most universally worshipped goddesses of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Who Was Isis?
Isis was the daughter of Geb (earth) and Nut (sky), sister and wife of Osiris, and mother of Horus. Depicted as a woman with a throne hieroglyph on her head, as a woman with cow horns and a solar disk (merging with Hathor), and as a kite spreading her wings in protection, Isis was the supreme goddess of magic, motherhood, healing, and protection. Learn more about the full pantheon in Egyptian Gods and Goddesses: The Divine Pantheon of the Nile.
Isis and the Osiris Myth
Isis's greatest story was her resurrection of Osiris after his murder by Set — using supreme magical powers to breathe life back into her husband and conceive their son Horus. Read the complete myth in Osiris Egyptian God: Lord of the Afterlife and Resurrection and Egyptian Mythology: Stories That Shaped a Civilization.
The Knot of Isis (Tjet)
The tjet amulet — the Knot of Isis — was one of the most important protective funerary amulets in Egypt. Red carnelian tjets channeled the protective blood of Isis to the deceased. Learn more in Egyptian Amulets: Sacred Charms of Protection and Power.
Bring Isis Into Your Home
Honor the supreme goddess with our handcrafted Isis statues:
- Isis Winged Goddess Statue – Dark Patina — Wings outstretched in eternal protection, dark patina finish. $59.
- Isis Winged Candelabra Statue – Dark Stone Finish — Isis kneeling with wings outstretched, cradling two candle holders. $52.
For guidance on choosing between Egyptian deities, read Egyptian Deity Statues: Choosing the Right God for Your Home and our full Egyptian Statues: A Guide to the Most Iconic Figures.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isis
What is Isis the goddess of?
Isis is the goddess of magic, motherhood, healing, and protection, strongly associated with death and resurrection through her role in the Osiris myth.
Why was Isis so important in ancient Egypt?
Her role in resurrecting Osiris made her the supreme magician and protector of the dead; her role as mother of Horus connected her to every pharaoh as the divine mother of the king.
Where was Isis worshipped?
Throughout Egypt, with her most famous temple at Philae — read about it in Philae Temple Egypt: The Jewel of the Nile.