The Legend Of Isis And Osiris

By Elizabeth E. Goldsmith

Book Overview

The Legend of Isis and Osiris by Elizabeth E. Goldsmith is a retelling of the ancient Egyptian myth about the gods Isis and Osiris. The story begins with the birth of Osiris, who becomes the king of Egypt and is loved by all his subjects. However, his jealous brother Set plots against him and kills him, dismembering his body and scattering the pieces throughout the land. Isis, Osiris' wife and sister, sets out to find the pieces and reassemble Osiris' body, aided by their son Horus. The book explores the themes of love, loyalty, and the power of magic in ancient Egyptian mythology. The retelling is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that bring the story to life. The Legend of Isis and Osiris is a fascinating introduction to Egyptian mythology for readers of all ages.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Life Symbols as Related to Sex Symbolism, by Elizabeth E. Goldsmith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766129055.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162827335
• ISBN13: 9781162827339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"