Exploring Ancient Egyptian Mummification

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Who was Osiris according to Egyptian mythology?

Osiris was the god of agriculture and the king of Egypt.

What role did Isis play in the story of Osiris?

Isis, the goddess of magic and Osiris' wife, recovered each piece of her husband and put him back together before using her powers to revive him.

What happened to Osiris's body after Isis put him back together?

Since Osiris' body was now intact, his soul could live on as the god of the underworld.

Who was Seth and what did he do to Osiris?

<p>Seth was Osiris's younger brother who was jealous of him and murdered Osiris by trapping him in a coffin and drowning him in the Nile River.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Osiris' mummification in Egyptian mythology?

<p>Osiris' mummification allowed his soul to live on as the god of the underworld, passing judgment on the spirits of all Egyptians after their own deaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers