The Fate Goddesses of Ancient Egypt
Isis The patron goddess of ancient Egypt and one who personified every aspect of life in her many manifestations, Isis was appealed to for setting right what often looked like a difficult life or an unfair destiny mete out by a cruel Fate. As the cult of Isis spread and became assimilated into the neighbouring regions, each place found a different name for the same goddess. Sometimes, features of the region were also assimilated into the original cult when it came to nearby shores, allowing people of that land to understand the cult better. In Greece, Isis was associated with good fortune and wealth, as well as being the great mother and being universal. A striking prayer to Isis, in the form of a Greek aretology, has been found, which shows how completely the great goddess was mistress of Fate. The aretologies are in Greek but their source or inspiration has always been debated. While many scholars say their origin lies in Egypt in terms of their ideas and style, others say ...