The Myth of Osiris

1. Osiris's body was the first dead body to be mummified.

2. Osiris's spirit ruled the underworld as king.

3. Osiris's son Horus took Seth's (Osiris's brother) place as King of Egypt.

4. Many pharisees claimed that they were Osiris's son.

5. Every morning the Egyptians would give sacrifice to their main delty.

6. Osiris's drowning came to represent the annual flood, representing rebirth and renewal.

7. Horus had to contest Seth for the throne of Egypt.