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Osiris

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Ancient Egyptian artwork showing the god Osiris seated between his children Horus and Isis, created during the 22nd dynasty and housed in the Louvre Museum.

Osiris

Osiris was a beloved god in ancient Egyptian religion. He was known as the god of plants, growing things, and life after death. People thought he helped crops grow and gave life to the world.

Osiris was the son of the earth god Geb and the sky goddess Nut. He had many family members, including his wife Isis, his brother Set, and his son Horus. Osiris was loved by many and was part of many stories.

People started worshipping Osiris a very long time ago, around the middle of the Fifth Dynasty of Egypt. They told stories about him in old writings called the Pyramid Texts. Even famous writers from Greece, like Plutarch and Diodorus Siculus, wrote about him.

Osiris had a special crown called the atef crown, which looked like a hat with tall feathers. He also carried a crook and flail, which were symbols of his power. In pictures, Osiris often looked like a wise king, dressed in old clothing.

Every year, people in Egypt held happy festivals to honor Osiris. They planted seeds in special beds to show how life comes back. These festivals were fun times for everyone to celebrate and remember the good things Osiris brought to the world.

Images

An artistic depiction of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god, shown with symbolic features like ram horns, the Atef crown, and holding the Crook and Flail.
The ancient tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt – a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian history.
Illustration of Osiris from an Egyptian Hieroglyphic Dictionary
A beautifully painted ancient Egyptian tomb scene showing the god Osiris, located in Deir el-Medina near Luxor.
An ancient Roman fresco from the Temple of Isis in Pompeii, showing a priest and the sarcophagus of Osiris.
A view of the ancient Temple of Isis on Philae Island, located near Aswan, Egypt, as seen from the water.
A traditional Dogon wood carving from Mali showing a figure with raised arms, symbolizing a prayer for rain.
An ancient Egyptian tomb frieze showing the gods Osiris, Anubis, and Horus.
An ancient drawing of Osiris, a figure from Egyptian mythology, shown with wheat growing from his body to represent the idea of resurrection.
An illustration of an ancient Egyptian pyramid in a desert landscape.

Related articles

Ancient Egyptian religion
Isis
Horus
Fifth Dynasty of Egypt
Pyramid Texts
Plutarch

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