Isis – She of the Throne

Goddess in Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs whose worship spread through all corners of the Roman Empire until the rise of Christianity replaced (outlawed) the older “pagan” religions.


Isis was the matron of nature and magic, birth and resurrection. She was friend to slave, sinner, artisan and the downtrodden, but the wealthy and the aristocracy gave prayers to her as well. She was worshipped as the ideal mother and wife.

In Ancient Egyptian lore, the goddess Isis was the first daughter of Geb, god of the Earth, and Nut, goddess of the Overarching Sky. Her day of birth is given as the fourth intercalary day (leap month). She is most commonly known as the mother of Horus and was associated with Mother Mary and Christ among the early Christian converts.




Isis is also known as a protector of the dead, and the goddess of children from whom all beginnings arise. Her association with death and rebirth are an ancient one, tied to the immemorial flooding of the Nile River. Her magical skills are said to have resurrected Osiris after his murder by Set.

During the formative years of Christianity, the Isis cults drew converts from all parts of the Roman Empire. There is a notable similarity between the resurrection mythos at the core of those traditions.

The worship of Isis was also joined with other Mediterranean goddesses such as Demeter, Aphrodite, Astarte, Venus, Hecate and others including the Arabian goddess Al-Ozza. Throughout the Greco-Roman world the cult of Isis became one of the most significant mystery religions and was often referred to by many Classical writers and poets.

Temples and shrines dedicated to Isis have been found that indicate she had followers in Gaul, Spain, Germany, Arabia, Asia Minor, the British Isles, and Greece.



Though little information remains, it is clear that both priests and priestesses officiated at Isis’ rituals, and they were said to be healers. Many were said to have special powers including the ability to interpret dreams and control the weather.

Ancient Egyptians believed in the magical powers of knots, and the Knot of Isis is a symbol of eternal life. Hair braids held special significance and were used by Isis’ priests and Priestesses in their magical rituals.

The star Sirius (Sopdet) is associated with Isis and it’s rising in the July sky signified the advent of the New Year and the flooding of the Nile to come.

De Baun Fine Ceramics is proud offer handmade raku fired Goddess Isis incense burners, bowls, essential oil diffusers and shrines

Knot of Isis