 Isis was a winged goddess who represented all that was visible, birth, growth,
development and vigour. Having wings, she was a wind goddess. The kite was
sacred to her, and she could transform herself into this bird at will. She
brought the heavenly scent with her through the land, leaving lingering
scenes of spices and flowers her wake. She brought fresh air with her into
the underworld when she gave food to the dead. She represented both the
life-giving spring winds of Egypt and the morning winds that hailed the
arrival of the sun each day.
The ancient Egyptians saw Isis as a benevolent goddess, good and kind.
Each pharaoh was her son and Isis loved all creatures like a mother. She
was the chaste and devoted wife and as a result most highly regarded among
the Egyptian gods. Isis was the daughter of Nut and Geb and the sister
and wife of Osiris. Isis aided her husband during his reign as the king
of Egypt and searched madly for his body after his death so that he might
be given a proper burial. Isis conceived her son Horus either through
magic or by resurrecting Osiris. Isis raised Horus in the papyri and lotus
thickets of Chemmis, in the delta area of Lower Egypt to protect the child
from his uncle Seth. Seth wanted to murder Horus, but Isis hid the child
so that some day he might avenge his father’s death.
We have more information on Isis and other Egyptian Gods here:
Isis
List of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
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