Similarities of isis and mary- Isis was the most important Egyptian Female god in ancient Egypt, the Virgin Mary is the most important female figure in Christianity Isis is the mother of Horus, Virgin Mary is the mother of Jesus Horus was born without a father ( Osiris was already dead), this closely resembles Jesus being born from the Holy Ghost without a father Both of them are depicted in art holding and caring for their baby gods during infancy At infancy Isis protected Horus from his evil uncle, while Mary protected Jesus from the infanticide fury of King Herod The role of a merciful mother figure is identical in both cases Both held the title Lady of Light because they gave birth to the light. Horus being the god of light, while Jesus is the light of the world The solar disk of light above Isis head closely relates to the Halo of light above Marys head
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 15:12:21 +0000
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