Isis (i'sis) , Netert / Nature Goddess whose worship, originating in ancient Egypt, gradually extended throughout the lands of the Mediterranean world during the Hellenistic period and became one of the chief religions of the Roman Empire.

The worship of Isis, combined with that of her brother / husband Osiris and their son Horus, was enormously resistant to the influence of early Christian teachings, and her mysteries, celebrating the death and resurrection of Osiris, were performed as late as the 6th cent. A.D.

The functions of many Netert / Goddesses were attributed to her, so that eventually she became the prototype of the beneficent Mother God, the bringer of fertility and consolation to all.

She was the daughter of the Sky Netert / Goddess Nut and the Earth God Geb. Her symbol was a throne and later the cow, and she was frequently represented with a cow's head or cow's horns. During the Hellenistic period, her image outside Egypt became increasingly Hellenic, with ideal features and locks framing her face.

Isis was also a Netert / Goddess of magic, and legends tell of her ability to counteract evil by casting spells.

In the Book of the Dead Isis was described as:

She who gives birth to heaven and earth,
She who knows the orphan,
She who knows the widow spider,
She who seeks justice for the poor people,
She who seeks shelter for the weak people
Some of Isis' many other titles were:

Queen of Heaven,
Mother of the Gods,
The One Who is All,
Lady of Green Crops,
The Brilliant One in the Sky,
Star of the Sea,
Great Lady of Magic,
Mistress of the House of Life,
She Who Knows How To Make Right Use of the Heart,
Light-Giver of Heaven,
Lady of the Words of Power,
Moon Shining Over the Sea.

"I am Nature, the Mother of All
Mistress of the Elements,
Sovereign of the Spirit
Queen of the Dead,
Queen of the Immortals,
The single embodiment of all Neteru.
My will governs the movements of the stars,
The winds of the seas
And the dread silence of the underworld.
I am worshipped under many aspects,
Known by countless names.
I am Isis".

Isis (Auset: In Egyptian means 'Lady' 'Throne' / 'Seat')- represents the Divine Feminine "Seat" of Legitimacy & Matriarchy. The Throne / Seat Upon her Head is Representative of this. Kingship could only be passed through the Queen in Ancient Egypt. Her Mysteries revered Her as Queen of Heaven, Earth and the Underworld.

Many elements of the Auset (Isis) legend and the story of the Virgin Mary are very similar, for both were able to conceive without male impregnation. Her son Heru (Horus) was conceived and born after the death of Auset's (Isis') husband Ausar (Osiris), and as such, she was revered as the Virgin Mother. Isis is the Greek translation of the Egyptian Auset.

Isis is related to the star Sirius, whose annual appearance ushered in the Nile's inundation and the Egyptian New Year. Isis is the feminine archetype for creation (Matter)-the Netert of Creation of All living things, fertility and motherhood. In the duality of our reality she represents our feminine aspects-creation, rebirth, ascension, intuition, psychic abilities, higher chakras, love and compassion.

Initiated Priest/esses of the Isis Mysteries reported powerful mystical experiences and were ensured of everlasting life by devotion to Isis. She is known as the Netert/Goddess of 10,000 names and has played many roles in herstory / history and mythology-as divine feminine creator.

Isis is the yin energies, the essence of the feminine energy, which is part of us all.

Her qualities of compassion, tenderness, love, healing and devotion have endeared her to many throughout the ages. Isis' attributes are echoed in all the Great Mother Archetypes throughout history, including the Chinese Kwan Yin, the Christian Mary and Mary Magdalene.