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OUTLINE |
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# Lead/Intro |
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# Worship of Isis A. Who Was Isis? B. Why She Was Included In Greek Pantheon? C. Rituals |
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# Egyptian Influence (prev. “Artwork”) A. Temple Art B. Iconography |
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WHO WAS ISIS? |
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Though she was honored by the Greco-Romans, the goddess Isis has roots in Egyptian religion and mythology. Isis was one of the minor deities in the Egyptian pantheon, and it was only after the Archaic Period that she rose to prominence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess|title=Isis {{!}} History & Facts|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-10-19|language=en}}</ref> As a result of her rise in followers, temples for Isis started developing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess|title=Isis {{!}} History & Facts|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-10-19|language=en}}</ref> Eventually, her cult surpassed the realms of Egypt and started to influence the Roman Empire.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess|title=Isis {{!}} History & Facts|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-10-19|language=en}}</ref> Isis is most associated with fertility and motherhood, but is also known for powers in healing and magic.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess|title=Isis {{!}} History & Facts|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-10-19|language=en}}</ref> Because she was a fertility deity, she was looked up to by women.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess|title=Isis {{!}} History & Facts|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-10-19|language=en}}</ref> |
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In the Greco-Roman world, she is known as Isis because the Egyptian word for “throne” translates to “Isis” in Greek.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.britannica.com/topic/Isis-Egyptian-goddess|title=Isis {{!}} History & Facts|work=Encyclopedia Britannica|access-date=2017-10-19|language=en}}</ref> However, Isis is just one of many names that represents her. She is a deity that is associated with many things, therefore, she has a name for each one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com|title=Ancient Egypt Online|website=www.ancient-egypt-online.com|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref> Isis is typically depicted as a beautiful hybrid of woman and goddess.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ancient-egypt-online.com|title=Ancient Egypt Online|website=www.ancient-egypt-online.com|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref> She either is shown wearing a crown or headdress. |
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Isis’ influence in Greece and Rome was a result of Alexander the Great. After his defeat of Egypt in the 4th century<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ancient.eu/isis/|title=Isis|work=Ancient History Encyclopedia|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref>, the Greeks started to incorporate Isis into their pantheon of deities. Isis was easily accepted into Greek religion because of her similarities to Greek goddess, [[Demeter]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ancient.eu/isis/|title=Isis|work=Ancient History Encyclopedia|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref>. In Rome, Isis was introduced as a replacement goddess for Venus, after the death of Caesar<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ancient.eu/isis/|title=Isis|work=Ancient History Encyclopedia|access-date=2017-10-19}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:26, 19 October 2017
OUTLINE
- Lead/Intro
- Worship of Isis A. Who Was Isis? B. Why She Was Included In Greek Pantheon? C. Rituals
- Egyptian Influence (prev. “Artwork”) A. Temple Art B. Iconography
WHO WAS ISIS?
Though she was honored by the Greco-Romans, the goddess Isis has roots in Egyptian religion and mythology. Isis was one of the minor deities in the Egyptian pantheon, and it was only after the Archaic Period that she rose to prominence.[1] As a result of her rise in followers, temples for Isis started developing.[2] Eventually, her cult surpassed the realms of Egypt and started to influence the Roman Empire.[3] Isis is most associated with fertility and motherhood, but is also known for powers in healing and magic.[4] Because she was a fertility deity, she was looked up to by women.[5]
In the Greco-Roman world, she is known as Isis because the Egyptian word for “throne” translates to “Isis” in Greek.[6] However, Isis is just one of many names that represents her. She is a deity that is associated with many things, therefore, she has a name for each one.[7] Isis is typically depicted as a beautiful hybrid of woman and goddess.[8] She either is shown wearing a crown or headdress.
Isis’ influence in Greece and Rome was a result of Alexander the Great. After his defeat of Egypt in the 4th century[9], the Greeks started to incorporate Isis into their pantheon of deities. Isis was easily accepted into Greek religion because of her similarities to Greek goddess, Demeter[10]. In Rome, Isis was introduced as a replacement goddess for Venus, after the death of Caesar[11]
- ^ "Isis | History & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis | History & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis | History & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis | History & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis | History & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis | History & Facts". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Ancient Egypt Online". www.ancient-egypt-online.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Ancient Egypt Online". www.ancient-egypt-online.com. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis". Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis". Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ "Isis". Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2017-10-19.