Goddesses: Isis

<p>Isis was one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt. A magician and healer, she used her powerful spells to cure the sick and even bring back the dead. She was also a devoted wife and mother who went to great lengths to make sure her family kept the ancient Egyptian throne. </p> <p><strong>For Further Reading:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Women-of-Myth/Jenny-Williamson/9781507219416"><em>Women of Myth</em></a><em> </em>by Jenny Williamson and Genn McMenemy</li> </ul> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://mythopedia.com/topics/isis#pop-culture">Mythopedia: Isis</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.getty.edu/publications/egypt-classical-world/03/">“I Am Isis”: The Role of Speech in the Cult of Isis</a></li> </ul> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">This month, we're talking about Goddesses: mythical figures who have shaped culture, history, and imagination around the world.</p> <p>History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should.</p> <p>Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more.  Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. </p> <p>Womanica was created by Liz