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imported>Darman36 Undo revision 1022243 by TheKingofFables (talk) Unconfirmed. Osiris not associated with snakes, nor did artist name him in file's save link. See msg on my talk pg |
imported>Darman36 The events of the Past from Les Deux Royaumes comics are apparently canon (needs verifying), even if the Present is non-canon |
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{{Quote|Son of Apep, the Lord of the Duat awaits.|Bayek to Eudoros, 48 BCE|Assassin's Creed: Origins|End of the Snake}} | {{Quote|Son of Apep, the Lord of the Duat awaits.|Bayek to Eudoros, 48 BCE|Assassin's Creed: Origins|End of the Snake}} | ||
[[File:ACO_Osiris_Constellation_Concept_Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of a constellation depicting Osiris]] | [[File:ACO_Osiris_Constellation_Concept_Art.jpg|thumb|250px|Concept art of a constellation depicting Osiris]] | ||
'''Osiris''', also called the '''Lord of the Duat''',<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> was an [[Isu]], revered as an | '''Osiris''', also called the '''Lord of the Duat''',<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> was an [[Isu]], revered as an [[Egyptian mythology|Egyptian god]] of the [[Duat|afterlife]], the underworld and death. He was also the consort-brother of [[Isis]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In legends, Osiris and his wife Isis watched over the [[Egypt]]ian [[pharaoh]]s, with Isis using the [[Piece of Eden]] known as the [[Ankh]] to keep them from harm.<ref name="AC3A">''[[Assassin's Creed 3: Accipiter]]''</ref> However, when Osiris' jealous brother [[Seth]] murdered him, cut the body into fourteen pieces, and scattered them afar,<ref name="OsirisStoneCircle">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Bayek's Promise]]: "Osiris"</ref> Isis was overcome by grief and despair. She then attempted to revive Osiris by using the Ankh, but it only brought him back for one night.<ref name="AC3A" /> Using the opportunity, they consummated their love, leading to the conception of their son, [[Horus]].<ref name="OsirisStoneCircle"/> | |||
In legends, Osiris and his wife Isis watched over the | |||
She then attempted to revive Osiris by using the Ankh, but it only brought him back for one night. Using the opportunity, they consummated their love, leading to the conception of their son, [[Horus]].<ref name=" | |||
==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
During the 1st century BCE, the [[Medjay]] and later [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] often invoked Osiris upon killing a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], telling them that they would face divine judgement for their crimes against [[human]]ity.<ref name="ACO" /> | During the 1st century BCE, the [[Medjay]] and later [[Hidden Ones|Hidden One]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] often invoked Osiris upon killing a member of the [[Order of the Ancients]], telling them that they would face divine judgement for their crimes against [[human]]ity.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
In [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the 9th century CE, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] recovered a letter written in {{Wiki|Demotic}} by Bayek from the travelling [[merchant]] [[Reda]]. In it, Bayek compared his wife [[Amunet]] to | In [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] [[England]] during the 9th century CE, the [[Vikings|Viking]] [[shieldmaiden]] [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] of the [[Raven Clan]] recovered a letter written in {{Wiki|Demotic}} by Bayek from the travelling [[merchant]] [[Reda]]. In it, Bayek compared his wife [[Amunet]] to "[his] Iset" as he was "[her] Osiris".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[A Brief History of the Hidden Ones]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Historians during the classical antiquity viewed Osiris as the Egyptian counterpart to [[Aita]], [[Hades]], and Pluto, as they were all major chthonic deities. [[Serapis]] was a syncretism formed by these cultures.<ref>{{WP|Serapis}}</ref> | Historians during the classical antiquity viewed Osiris as the Egyptian counterpart to [[Aita]], [[Hades]], and Pluto, as they were all major chthonic deities. [[Serapis]] was a {{Wiki|syncretism}} formed by these cultures.<ref>{{WP|Serapis}}</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 10 February 2023
Osiris, also called the Lord of the Duat,[1] was an Isu, revered as an Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld and death. He was also the consort-brother of Isis.
Biography
In legends, Osiris and his wife Isis watched over the Egyptian pharaohs, with Isis using the Piece of Eden known as the Ankh to keep them from harm.[2] However, when Osiris' jealous brother Seth murdered him, cut the body into fourteen pieces, and scattered them afar,[3] Isis was overcome by grief and despair. She then attempted to revive Osiris by using the Ankh, but it only brought him back for one night.[2] Using the opportunity, they consummated their love, leading to the conception of their son, Horus.[3]
Legacy and influence
During the 1st century BCE, the Medjay and later Hidden One Bayek of Siwa often invoked Osiris upon killing a member of the Order of the Ancients, telling them that they would face divine judgement for their crimes against humanity.[1]
In Anglo-Saxon England during the 9th century CE, the Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan recovered a letter written in Demotic by Bayek from the travelling merchant Reda. In it, Bayek compared his wife Amunet to "[his] Iset" as he was "[her] Osiris".[4]
Behind the scenes
Historians during the classical antiquity viewed Osiris as the Egyptian counterpart to Aita, Hades, and Pluto, as they were all major chthonic deities. Serapis was a syncretism formed by these cultures.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed 3: Accipiter (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Mask of the Ibis (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed 3: Accipiter
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Bayek's Promise: "Osiris"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – A Brief History of the Hidden Ones
- ↑
Serapis on Wikipedia
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