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Image via The Kites of Nephthys by The Curious Egyptologist: Nephthys and Isis stand vigil in kite form Tomb of Nefertari Valley of the Queens Wilkinson, R., 2007. The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt. London, Thames & Hudson, Page 159
The Oxyrhynchus papyrus calls Isis the Kite Goddess. When Isis and Nephthys are shown mourning for Osiris they are often referred to as kites (or screechers) and depicted as such. The kite has a shrill piercing cry and to the Egyptians this suggested the wailing of women in mourning. “The screecher comes, the kite comes, namely Isis and Nephthys.” The kite is a scavenger and will have wandered the countryside and towns looking for carrion which will have suggested the wanderings of Isis as she searched for the body of Osiris. A 4th century BCE papyrus refers to “stanzas of the Festival of the Two Kites”. Two species of hawk have been suggested from the depictions of Isis as a kite. One is the Black Kite (Milvus migrans) while the other is the Chanting Goshawk (Melierax musicus) based on the plumage and the shape. Chanting Goshawks are often seen in pairs, thus alluding to Isis and Nephthys. As their name suggests they have a melodic piping song which may have been similar to the sound of temple singers. - Isis - the Eternal Goddess of Egypt and Rome by Lesley Jackson
@solostinmysea indeed! 🤩💜
Isis was worshipped all over the Mediterranean, generally in site-specific avatars. Poor birds, though.
Dua Aset! ✨
O Great Throne, Let me gaze upon your beauty!
O Great House, Let me sing your praises!
O Great Kites, Let me prostrate myself before you! Dua! Dua! Dua!
The face Aset showed me first, and continues to show me foremost.
Isis Pelagia, Mistress of the sea
In Greaco-Roman Egypt, the Goddess Isis was associated with the sea in many ways, such as Isis-Aphrodite, Isis Pharia and of course, Isis Pelagia.
Isis Pelagia, or Isis Pharia, overlooked and guarded the lighthouse of Alexandria and kept sailors safe while they were at sea. Often, before going on a trip via ship, votive offerings would be given to Isis Pelagia, and amulets of Her would be worn while sailing.
Isis-Aphrodite was a combination of the Egyptian Goddess Isis/Auset and the Greek Goddess Aphrodite.
Working with Isis in her oceanic aspects
In Pharaonic times Isis, as Auset-Sopdet, was connected more with the Nile. The Greeks may have taken inspiration from this water-y aspect of Hers and attributed it to something that held similar importance to them, the sea. This aspect of Our Lady is absolutely beautiful and magnificent, as all of Her aspects are.
A festival was celebrated for Isis Pelagia on April 25th, it celebrated a harvest festival, specifically celebrating the successful shipment of grain from Egypt. We can celebrate this festival in the modern day by celebrating successful shipments of foodstuffs and shipments to the places we live!
Epithets
Pure One of the Ocean
The Lady of sea and shore
Lady of the sea
Mistress of the ocean
The One from the sea
She who is in her sea in Memphis
Offerings
Seashells
Ocean water
Sails
Small models of boats
Sand
Water
Amulets of Her
May The Great Mother bless and protect you and may Isis-Pelagia watch over you and protect you on your journeys.
So just figured out that I have an affinity/connection to flight and feathers. I mean I guess thats why a lot of my nightmares were falling. There's nothing like soaring high only to fall.
Anyway the deoty search continues. Rn I rlly like Isis/Aset but am looking into Horus too. Tbh I'm a little worried I might be into kemetism for reasons I need to unpack myself and don't feel like sharing rn but, honestly I'd appreciate any insight and advice yall could give me