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Goddess Symbols
and Sacred Objects
of Isis
Goddess symbols, individualized for each goddess, were incorporated into the worship of
the ancient goddesses, were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the household decor as
talismans to seek the goddesses special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and other works of art.
Many of the goddess symbols come from the legends
surrounding a specific goddess and were "characters" in her story. Other goddess symbols were derived
from the rituals used in the ancient rites of worship of these pagan goddesses.
The goddess Isis is often
represented by symbols associated with her distinctly feminine but courageous and
perseverant nature, or with her association with death and resurrection. It is
hardly surprizing that many of our ikons representing feminine strength and
passionate emotions, including the image of Madonna and Child in works of art, are derived
from the ancient goddess symbols of the Egyptian goddess Isis.
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Goddess Symbols of Isis
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Full moon, images
of madonna and child, rivers (especially the Nile) and the ocean, hair braids,
cattails, papyrus, knots and buckles, stars,
the ankh symbol, throne, the rattle, diadem headdress (circular disk with horns), cow,
wings, milk, perfume bottles, and March 5 (feast day)
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| Animals: |
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Sparrowhawk
or kite, crocodile, scorpion, crab, snake (especially cobra), and geese
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| Plants: |
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Cedar, corn, tamarisk,
flax, wheat, barley, grapes, lotus, balsam, all flowers, trees and
all green plants
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| Perfumes/Scents: |
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Tamarisk, lotus,
balsam, amber oil, cedarwood, sandalwood, cinnamon, and sweet orange
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| Gems
and Metals: |
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Silver, gold, ebony,
ivory, obsidian, lapis lazuli, and scarabs
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| Colors: |
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Silver,
gold, black, red, cobalt blue, and green
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Be sure to read the stories and see the goddess symbols that follow
them. |
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Read the Myths of the Goddesses
Return To Goddess Gift
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