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Isis

  • IsisAn inscription from the reign of Nyuserre Ini during Egypt's Fifth Dynasty marks the first known mention of Isis by name.
  • Westcar PapyrusIn 1823 or 1824, British adventurer Henry Westcar apparently discovered the papyrus during travels in Egypt. He did not note the exact circumstances under…
  • Osiris mythIn the 24th century BCE, a king named Osiris ruled Egypt with his wife Isis. His brother Set murdered him and scattered his body across the land.