Answer: Osiris was one of the most important gods of ancient Egypt, and his death and resurrection were central to Egyptian beliefs. According to Britannica, Osiris was both a god of fertility and the embodiment of the dead and resurrected king. This dual role was in turn combined with the Egyptian concept of divine kingship: the king at death became Osiris, god of the underworld.
The myth of Osiris was deeply influential in ancient Egyptian religion and was popular among ordinary people. One reason for this popularity is the myth’s primary religious meaning, which implies that any dead person can reach a pleasant afterlife. The Cult of Osiris permeated ancient Egyptian society and left a lasting impact on religious practices and beliefs. Its emphasis on judgment, the afterlife, and the pursuit of ma’at influenced the development of moral codes and ethical conduct within Egyptian culture.
The effect of the Osiris myth on Egyptian culture was greater and more widespread than that of any other myth. In literature, the myth was not only the basis for a retelling such as “Contending's”; it also provided the basis for more distantly related stories.