Metaphysical Properties

The Egyptian goddess Isis represented motherhood, healing, magic, and the feminine divine. Her name comes from the Greek word for "throne". 

Meaning

• Motherhood

  Isis was an ideal mother and wife. She was the mother of Horus, the protector of the pharaoh. 

• Healing and magic

  Isis was a goddess of healing and magic. She was known for her ability to heal and perform magic with her speech. 

• Feminine divine

  Isis represented every positive feminine quality. Some of her devotees believed she encompassed all feminine divine powers in the world. 

Symbolism

• Throne: Isis was often depicted with a throne on her head. 

• Disk: Isis was often depicted with a disk or solar disk on her head. 

• Cow's horns: Isis was often depicted with cow's horns on her head. 

• Wings: Isis was sometimes depicted as a winged goddess. 

Worship

Isis's cult spread throughout the Roman Empire, and she was worshipped from England to Afghanistan. 

Other depictions

Isis was sometimes depicted as a scorpion, a bird, a sow, or a cow