Isis (/ˈaɪsɪs/; Ancient Greek: Ἶσις; original Egyptian pronunciation more likely "Aset" or "Iset") is a goddess in Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs, whose worship spread throughout the Greco-Roman world. She was worshipped as the ideal mother and wife as well as the patroness of nature and magic. She was the friend of slaves, sinners, artisans and the downtrodden, but she also listened to the prayers of the wealthy, maidens, aristocrats and rulers.[1] Isis is often depicted as the mother of Horus, the hawk-headed god of war and protection (although in some traditions Horus's mother was Hathor). Isis is also known as protector of the dead and goddess of children. Waitaminit, that sounds as anti-Islam as ye could imagine. Or am I..... #alzheiners #aalzhimers #****it
In the typical form of her myth, Isis was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, goddess of the Sky, and she was born on the fourth intercalary day. She married her brother, Osiris, and she conceived Horus with him. Isis was instrumental in the resurrection of Osiris when he was murdered by Set. Using her magical skills, she restored his body to life after having gathered the body parts that had been strewn about the earth by Set.[3] ...now that is Muslim. My research is beginning to see where ISIS come from and what they are about.
The word Isis is also used to describe the center of a tiled mosaic piece. The ' Isis is set at the mid point of the mosaic and every other reel is spun out from it. I might have made this up in my drunken stupor.
Why have you started a thread dedicated to Oxford's second string rowing team? Didn't think you would be into all that hoity toity nonsense
I went to Henley Regatta once, it was a veritable Nigel Fest, more chinless wonders and Hooray Henriettas than you could shake an oar at.
