by Eric Cooper
Egypt was a magnificent city of power a few thousand years ago. A merchant’s paradise and a traveler’s dream, it should come at no surprise that when the tourists returned to their homelands, they brought with them the Egyptian Gods. Aset (Isis) was the most prominent goddess throughout the ancient world and the beginning of the first six or so centuries. Aset found her home in temples throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and as far away as the British Isles. She is known as The Goddess of 10,000 names, The Queen of Heaven, and many more. “Aset” literally translates to “Queen of the Throne” – depicted by the throne she wears on her head. Her hieroglyph, on the other hand, translates to “Female of the Flesh” – indicating she could have been mortal (a godly form for the Queens) and then deified. [Read more…] about Egyptian Gods and Your Family – Part 1: Aset (Isis)