... . First and foremost, the main deities of both the mystery cult of Isis and Catholicism are based on a "trinity" consisting of father, son and spirit. In the Catholic religion, this is formed by God, his son Jesus and the spirit of the Holy Ghost. This is comparable to Osiris, Horus and the spirit of Ka-mutef in the cult of Isis. Another important parallel ... is the relationship between mother and son. Mary, as depicted in many paintings, statues, and stained glass windows, is often times holding the ... divine child Jesus in her arms. Similarly, Isis and her son Horus were also ... ...

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