EPISODE · Nov 6, 2023 · 1H 8M
The Cult of Isis | The Egyptian Goddess of 10,000 Names
from Styx and Bones · host High Priestess Chelsea and Dr. Kellenbarger
Happy November!Today we're talking about the Mystery Cult of the Egyptian Goddess Isis that was prominent throughout Egypt and you guessed it - Rome!We dive into who Isis actually is - she's a goddess of many names and we talk about why her cultic worship was formed in Rome, who was initiated and why did the Romans allow a cult for an Egyptian Goddess? Plot twist... The Romans were skeptical but the people of Rome were too afraid to take down her temple - fearing they might anger her. This mystery cult was large and has a huge following of both men and women alike!
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Happy November!Today we're talking about the Mystery Cult of the Egyptian Goddess Isis that was prominent throughout Egypt and you guessed it - Rome!We dive into who Isis actually is - she's a goddess of many names and we talk about why her cultic worship was formed in Rome, who was initiated and why did the Romans allow a cult for an Egyptian Goddess? Plot twist... The Romans were skeptical but the people of Rome were too afraid to take down her temple - fearing they might anger her. This mystery cult was large and has a huge following of both men and women alike!
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