his is a more rarefied representation of the great god of the afterlife Osiris, seated and wearing the distinctive atef crown which is comprised of rams horns at the base surmounted by stylised reed bundles and flanked by two ostrich plumes.

he ancient Egyptian's concept of rebirth into an afterlife of paradise was manifested in the belief in Osiris and all the dramatics of his triumph over tragedy. In a divine passion play the gods involved in the Osirian legends convey a tale of sibling rivalry, jealousy, revenge, hope and healing.

siris would have to be regarded as one of the most published of Egyptian gods and his mythology takes several forms over the course of Pharaonic history so I recommend a quick cyber search for Osiris the god of "Duat" (Underworld). This will provide you with a wealth of information.

t least remember that the aim of every ancient Egyptian was to be sharing the next world with Osiris.