Walter Shuman
In the heart of ancient Egypt’s spiritual and agricultural life stood one enigmatic figure: Osiris, god of the dead, lord of resurrection, and master of the fertile land. The Green Hand of Osiris uncovers the profound connections between myth and ritual, revealing how the story of Osiris shaped a civilization’s understanding of life, death, and renewal. Through a richly detailed exploration of vegetation magic, grain cults, and sacred rites tied to the Nile’s eternal rhythm, Walter Shuman illuminates the symbolic power of Osiris not only as a ruler of the underworld, but as the divine force behind every sprouting seed and every rebirth. Drawing on mythological texts, archaeological evidence, and ancient ritual practices, this book weaves a compelling narrative of how gods, grain, and the green hand of divine intervention sustained both the land and the soul of Egypt. Ideal for readers fascinated by mythology, ancient religions, or the esoteric roots of agricultural rites, The Green Hand of Osiris invites you into a world where myth was lived, magic was cultivated, and the harvest was sacred.
