Isis nursing her son Horus is one of the most popular images of this protective goddess. With one hand she is supporting her child while offering her breast to him to suckle with the other.
Isis is one of the main protagonists in the Osiride myth that tells of the murder of Osiris and the birth of their son Horus, then Horus' triumphal avenging of his father. According to this myth Isis was able to revive Osiris after he had been killed by his brother Seth and she became pregnant with their son Horus. After Horus’ birth, Isis nurtured her child and protected him from Seth and other dangers. Due to his mother’s care and great magical power Horus overcame all dangers and grew up to avenge his father and claim his right as the heir to the throne.
