In hieroglyphs, the symbol of the throne is used in the forming of Isis’ name and translates as ‘seat’. She was thus associated with the throne and royal kingship, together with her husband Osiris, looked upon as the divine mother of the pharoah. By the Late Period, Isis was often depicted wearing the horned crown she had adopted from the goddess Hathor, emphasising her maternal qualities of fertility and motherhood. Her worship in Egypt is mentioned from the Old Kingdom and spread throughout Egypt and beyond. Her cult was especially popular in the Roman Empire.
To find out more about the Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings: Ancient Egyptian Gods.
