One definition:
“Isis (/ĖaÉŖsÉŖs/; Ancient Greek: į¼¾ĻĪ¹Ļ;
original Egyptian
pronunciation more likely "Aset" or "Iset") is a goddess
from the polytheistic pantheon
of Egypt. She was first worshiped in Ancient
Egyptian religion, and later her worship spread throughout the Roman empire
and the greater Greco-Roman world.
Isis is still widely worshiped by many pagans today in diverse religious contexts;
including a number of distinct pagan
religions, the modern Goddess movement, and interfaith
organizations such as the Fellowship of Isis.”
A fun definition:
“The Secrets of Isis (a.k.a. simply Isis)
starred JoAnna Cameron
as Andrea Thomas, a high-school science teacher who found an ancient
mystical amulet on an archeological dig in Egypt.
The amulet belonged to Hatshepsut, an ancient Egyptian Queen, and it gave the
wearer the powers of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
Whenever Isis was needed, Andrea would reveal the amulet (which she wore as an
everyday necklace) and recite an incantation ("O Mighty Isis!"),
transforming her into the goddess/superhero.”
Who Isis is not is terrorist, she has nothing to do with
stuff we see on the news, she predates Islam.
Why am I talking about this? It is simple, we give power to
things even when we should, we are giving power to the a group and letting them
co-opt an honorable name and historical figure. There are some good people I
know named Isis or who name things they possess Isis, and they are currently
being attacked, for having a name that most people do not truly understand.
I am an educator, therefore I must educate on this issue: if
you meet someone named Isis, or if you meet someone who happened to name
something Isis (even if they are Muslim), do not assume the worst because you
will be completely wrong. It is a name!
Dr Flavius A
B Akerele
The ETeam
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