A public lecture by Robert Ritner, professor of Egyptology at the Oriental Institute in Breasted Hall. Dr. Ritner is a world-renowned expert on Egyptian religion and mythology, and his lecture focused on the enduring power and appeal of this god of the Egyptian pantheon. This lecture was given to accompany the Osiris and Isis Ballet Performance, which can be viewed on YouTube at the following link: youtu.be/XdyAwmXIy30 This program has been generously funded by University of Chicago Arts Council. Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: bit.ly/2AWGgF7 Learn more about the Oriental Institute at oi.uchicago.edu/.