Isis with Horus replica

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Isis, the mother goddess of ancient Egypt, is often depicted in a seated pose, nursing her son Horus. These figures are known as “Isis Lactans” and are a powerful symbol of maternal love and divine protection.

Isis played a central role in the myth of the murder of her husband, Osiris, and his subsequent resurrection. After his death, Isis conceived Horus with the resurrected Osiris, and nurtured and protected her son until he reached adulthood to avenge his father.

Depictions of seated Isis with Horus on her lap reflect not only this myth but also the importance of royal lineage in ancient Egypt. Horus was associated with the pharaoh, and each pharaoh was considered the living embodiment of Horus.

These kinds of statuettes, representing the goddess Isis nursing Horus, became very popular during the Ptolemaic period (332-30 B.C.), when the cult of Isis spread throughout the Mediterranean. Even more, this image became a model for Christian representations of the Virgin Mary with the baby Jesus.