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What was Isis's role when her husband was away?
What was Isis's role when her husband was away?
- She focused on expanding her own influence throughout Egypt.
- She traveled throughout Egypt to spread the worship of other gods.
- She helped women in the Valley of the Nile by teaching them how to prepare food, make clothes, and raise children. (correct)
- She primarily mourned his absence and awaited his return.
Why did Typhon arrange a party for Osiris?
Why did Typhon arrange a party for Osiris?
- To publicly announce his support for Osiris and quell any rumors of jealousy.
- To trick Osiris into entering a specially made chest as part of his plan to kill him. (correct)
- To celebrate Osiris's successful reign and popularity amongst the people.
- To reconcile with Osiris after a long-standing family feud.
What was Osiris known for teaching the people of the Valley of the Nile?
What was Osiris known for teaching the people of the Valley of the Nile?
- The art of sailing and navigation to improve trade routes.
- Advanced combat techniques and strategies for defending their land.
- How to harness the plough, till the soil, and use instruments of agriculture. (correct)
- How to construct grand monuments and temples.
How did Isis replace the missing piece of Osiris that was eaten by a fish?
How did Isis replace the missing piece of Osiris that was eaten by a fish?
Which of the following best describes Horus's role in the events described?
Which of the following best describes Horus's role in the events described?
What motivated Typhon to kill Osiris, according to his account?
What motivated Typhon to kill Osiris, according to his account?
Why was Osiris's body cut into 14 pieces?
Why was Osiris's body cut into 14 pieces?
What did Isis teach the people of the Valley of the Nile, besides farming?
What did Isis teach the people of the Valley of the Nile, besides farming?
Before killing Osiris, what other action did Typhon attempt?
Before killing Osiris, what other action did Typhon attempt?
What is the main lesson to be learned from Osiris and Isis according to Horus?
What is the main lesson to be learned from Osiris and Isis according to Horus?
Flashcards
Who is Isis?
Who is Isis?
Egyptian goddess, wife of Osiris, mother of Horus. Known for teaching farming and helping women.
Who is Osiris?
Who is Osiris?
Egyptian god of the afterlife, husband of Isis, father of Horus. Brought laws, marriage, and agriculture to Egypt
Who is Typhon?
Who is Typhon?
Also known as Seth. Jealous brother of Osiris who plotted to take his throne and ultimately murdered him.
Who is Horus?
Who is Horus?
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Study Notes
Isis
- Isis is an important Egyptian Goddess married to Osiris, and the mother of Horus.
- She taught farming, including the use of wheat and barley, to the people.
- Isis helped women in the Valley of the Nile by teaching them to prepare food, make clothes, and raise their children.
- She supported her husband in maintaining his throne against his jealous brother.
- Osiris was tricked by his brother into fitting into a wooden chest, which was then thrown into the Nile.
- With the help of her son Horus, Isis searched and mourned for her murdered husband's body.
- It took Isis 3 months, with the aid of sacred birds, lightning, and thunder, to find the coffin.
- Osiris' brother cut his body into 14 pieces and scattered them across the Nile.
- Isis and Horus found 13 pieces of Osiris' body after a year.
- Isis replaced the missing 14th piece, which had been eaten by a fish, with a sycamore stick.
Osiris
- Osiris lived in the Valley of the Nile and was married to Isis; they had a son named Horus.
- He provided laws, implemented marriage, and invented agricultural tools to harness the plough and till soil.
- Osiris taught the people how to worship the Gods and bestowed many blessings on them.
- He traveled throughout Egypt and believed his fame caused his death.
- Osiris' brother tricked him into a wooden chest at a party and threw it into the Nile.
Typhon
- Typhon is Osiris' jealous brother.
- Driven by envy of Osiris' fame, he plotted to take his throne but was stopped by Isis.
- Typhon planned a party and presented a wooden chest that only fit Osiris.
- Once Osiris was inside, Typhon threw the chest into the Nile.
- After Isis found the chest hidden in the forest, Typhon cut Osiris' body into 14 pieces and scattered them in the Nile.
Horus
- Horus is the son of Osiris and Isis.
- After his father's short life, Horus helped his mother find his body.
- Horus emphasizes the importance of embodying sociable and charitable principles.
- He says to promote harmony and inspire members to live honest and upright lives.
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