Daughters of Isis facts for kids
The Daughters of Isis is a special group for women. It is connected to the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. This larger group is part of Prince Hall Freemasonry, which is a type of Freemasonry for African Americans. The Daughters of Isis is like a sister organization for the female relatives of the men in the Shrine.
How It Started
Local groups of the Daughters of Isis first began in the early 1900s. These early groups were in places like Maryland, Rhode Island, and Washington, D.C.
In 1909, representatives from these local groups met. They talked with a committee from the Prince Hall Shriners. They asked to form a national organization for female relatives. This request was approved on August 24, 1910. It happened at the Shrine's yearly meeting in Detroit, Michigan. When the group first started, it had twelve local chapters.
How the Group Works
Local groups of the Daughters of Isis are called Courts. The main national organization is called the Imperial Court.
What They Believe
The Daughters of Isis use ideas from Egyptian mythology in their activities. Their traditions are based on the ancient Egyptian stories of the goddess Isis.
Members Around the World
In 1979, the Daughters of Isis had about 12,000 members. These members were part of 184 Courts.
More recently, the group has grown even more. There are now almost 200 Courts. These Courts are located in many different countries. You can find them in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Japan.
