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Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis was one of the most popular and central deities worshipped not only in Egypt, but also throughout the ancient world. In Egyptian mythology, Isis was the consort and wife of Osiris, and mother of Horus. During the Hellenistic era, her characteristics became infused with other Greek deities such as Aphrodite and Io. There is even some controversy as to whether the worship of the Virgin Mary may have in part been influenced by the adoration of Isis prior to the rise of Christianity. From an artistic perspective, Isis's physical traits and iconography share similarities with other Egyptian goddesses, especially Hathor. Isis was also commonly represented as a winged goddess, sporting either physical or symbolic wings of a kite. For my sculpture, I gave Isis a sun disk crown with cow horns adorned with Uraeus (sacred cobra), and symbolic wings. Eight different glazes were used for a fully colored effect. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

 

Isis Egyptian Goddess

Wet clay model