It is well known that ancient Romans also consumed Egypt, literally and figuratively. In addition, fascination with Egypt, or Egyptomania, has itself been the subject of exhibitions and scholarly inquiry. 1 Both exhibitions were accompanied by lavish tomes and reveal that modern museum-going audiences have a healthy appetite for Isis, not to mention ancient Egypt (take, for example, the worldwide traveling King Tut shows that most recently began in 2005 and are still attracting audiences). Among the many art exhibitions featuring the Egyptian goddess Isis in the Roman world, two held in Italy deserve mention: Iside: Il mito, il mistero, la magia (1997) and Egittomania: Iside e il mistero (2006).
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