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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> | 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> | ||
Although concept art of Osiris does not explicitly state who it is in the file name from the artist's site, his identity can be inferred through several elements from Egyptian mythology that are exclusively related to him. First, the {{Wiki|Atef}} crown he has was only worn by Osiris and marked his authority as Lord of the Duat. His [[Mummification|mummified]] appearance is in reference to his becoming the first mummy after his brother Set kills him. Finally, the {{Wiki|Crook and flail | Although concept art of Osiris does not explicitly state who it is in the file name from the artist's site, his identity can be inferred through several elements from Egyptian mythology that are exclusively related to him. First, the {{Wiki|Atef}} crown he has was only worn by Osiris and marked his authority as Lord of the Duat. His [[Mummification|mummified]] appearance is in reference to his becoming the first mummy after his brother Set kills him. Finally, the {{Wiki|Crook and flail|crook}} he wields are regalia that not only signified a pharaoh's divine authority to rule, but were also heavily associated with Osiris in most of his depictions.<ref>{{WP|Osiris}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 00:55, 16 June 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]
Although concept art of Osiris does not explicitly state who it is in the file name from the artist's site, his identity can be inferred through several elements from Egyptian mythology that are exclusively related to him. First, the Atef crown he has was only worn by Osiris and marked his authority as Lord of the Duat. His mummified appearance is in reference to his becoming the first mummy after his brother Set kills him. Finally, the crook he wields are regalia that not only signified a pharaoh's divine authority to rule, but were also heavily associated with Osiris in most of his depictions.[6]
Gallery
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Concept art of Osiris
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
- ↑ Osiris on Wikipedia
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