Isis and Serapis in the Roman World

Birgitta Hoffmann   No other foreign goddess conquered the Rome as successfully as Isis. From the first century onwards she commanded temples and over time absorbed more and more characteristics of other goddesses into her. Guardian of childbirth and fertility, Protectress of Sailors and artisans, her temples and inscriptions can be found all over the … Continue reading Isis and Serapis in the Roman World