The Hourly Vigil of Osiris

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Focusing on the ancient Egyptian festival, the narrative explores the significance of the Mysteries of Osiris, which celebrated the myths surrounding Osiris's death and his ascension to the underworld's kingship. The festival included elaborate public and private ceremonies, culminating in the Night of Sleep, where priests and two women portrayed the goddesses Isis and Nephthys in a 24-hour temple vigil, reenacting the Osirian funeral rites. This event highlights the cultural and religious practices central to ancient Egyptian beliefs about life, death, and the afterlife.