An archaeologist and a biologist have found evidence of birds being sacrificed to the goddess Isis in the excavated ruins of the Temple of Isis in Pompeii. In their study, reported in the ...

All of these symbols in mythology refer ... recovers him. Isis and her husband Osiris were twins who were born of the goddess Nut. And their younger relatives were Seth and Nephthys, who were ...

The ancient remains of at least 10 birds have been found at a temple of Isis in the Roman city of Pompeii, indicating that birds were a key feature of worshipping the goddess. When you purchase ...

(Kenneth Garrett) A relief in Philae’s temple of Isis depicts a Ptolemaic queen (above left) following the goddess Isis (above right).(Kenneth Garrett) Recent research has highlighted the deep ...

Here are some of the most intriguing ancient tattoos, from cultic symbols to complex horse motifs ... a particular connection to the ancient sky goddess Hathor. Tattooing is thought to have ...