Humble beginnings may not sound like the Egyptian goddess Isis, but this much is true. When she first emerged into the world, she was hardly known by her people, with the exception of elites. Her enigmatic obscurity, however, inevitably worked in her favor. Over time, Isis’s story and influence expanded outside the realms of Egypt, well into the far reaches of the known world and even the infinite cosmos, making her one of the most worshipped gods of all time. As a goddess of many things, Isis was a mourner and guide to the dead, a powerful magician, a healer to the living, a creator, a mother, a wife, and a role model. She often wore a simple dress with
