The great goddess Isis possessed numerous sanctuaries throughout the Mediterranean world and in her native Egypt, of course, but earthquake-prevention was apparently not part of her magical repertoire. The deity's massive "Festival Temple" at Behbeit (in the Nile Delta) collapsed in a heap following an earthquake, sometime before 79 CE.To learn more about Isis, Behbeit, and all the great Egyptian goddesses, order The Intrepid Wanderer's Guide to Ancient Egyptian Goddesses from Amazon or your favorite retailer. Click on the appropriate book cover-link to the right.
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