Isis Burning Away the Mortal Parts of the Prince of Byblos in the Fire
Following the murder of her husband Osiris, the goddess Isis traveled to Byblos to recover his body, which was hidden inside a pillar. While serving as a royal nanny in disguise, she attempted to grant the prince of Byblos immortality by placing him in a sacred fire. The ritual was interrupted by the terrified queen, preventing the child from becoming a god but leading to the revelation of...