Plutarch's Views on Egyptian Religion and the Isis-Osiris Myth

This chapter explores Plutarch's knowledge of Egyptian religion, his interpretation of gods and goddesses through a Greek lens, and the concept of interpretatio graeca. It highlights the variations in the Isis and Osiris myth in Egypt and the usefulness of Plutarch's account in interpreting Egyptian materials, while also discussing Orientalist fascination with ancient Egyptians in Western esotericism and the influence of Greeks and Romans on Egyptian religious practices.