Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Osiris - Lord of the Underworld



Who is Osiris?

From what I have read on Facebook and seen by randomly-googling Osiris - there are many similarities between his story and the one of Jesus. Some argue that the original Christian Church recycled Osiris's story to create the fictional Jesus. I believe Jesus really lived. His life and times though, who knows?

I will research more about Osiris at a later date, but as a snapshot, here is some basic information :)

  • He is the first born son of Geb and Nut
  • The hieroglyph for his name is comprised of a symbol for an eye and a royal carrying chair.
  • He is a universal God capable of absorbing the qualities of other deities into his own personality.
  • Linked to the growing and harvesting of crops - represents the development of civilisation.
  • Associated with life after death and the enduring light of the spirit.
  • He presided over the Egyptian underworld 'Duat'.
  • Colours are White and Green.
(Lawson 1996)

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