Osiris- the creator, was the supreme judge of the dead, who decided whether a person was worthy of eternal life. Osiris is often shown as being green faced and bearded. According to a legend, he was killed by his jealous brother Seth, but was miraculously reborn. His death symbolizes the yearly Egyptian drought, while his miraculous rebirth represents the flooding of the Nile valley and its nourishment by the silt left on the land after the flood.
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Horus- is the god of the sky, and the son of Osiris. His name means "he who is far above'. He is depicted as a falcon or as a falcon-headed man. The king if Egypt was believed to be an embodiment of Horus. Horus is sometimes shown as a falcon resting on the neck of the pharaoh, spreading his wings to either side of the pharaoh's head and whispering guidance in his ear.
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Isis- the Egyptian goddess - worshipped throughout- considered to be the patron saint of women, mothers and children. It is believed that she managed to trick Ra(sun god) into revealing his secret name to her, and in doing so, obtained many magical powers. She is represented as the perfect wife and mother, and in this role, she is protector of the dead as well.
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