Ancient Egypt Gods & Goddesses Isis (Also known as As, Ast or Est) Wife of Osiris, mother of Horus, sister of Set and Nephteys. Daughter of Nuit and Geb. Her name translates to 'throne'. She was the first Egyptian goddess born to live on Earth. Isis has been known as the goddess of women and children and the mother of all living things. She traveled around Egypt teaching women the skills of weaving, cooking and raising children. She also helped during the process of childbirth. Isis was traveling when she heard that her beloved husband Osiris was dead. She was horrified when she learned that her brother Set had murdered him. She wandered the country in search of the body of Os