Ast (or Isis) was one of the most powerful gods in Egyptian mythology, and the chief female deity. She continued to have a large following for centuries after the last pharaoh died.

Card Text

(4) Ast (Aether)

Egyptian • Inspiration • Deity

Nfr: Opposing cards cannot discard your support cards.

Xwi: After you hit an opponent, you may discard this card to gain 1 life and deal 1 damage to the defending warrior.

By tricking Ra, the great mother-goddess Ast was able to gain his powers. She was a healer and the great magician of the gods.

Illus.: Therese Nielsen • Set 2 • 52/100

Warrior Pack

Ast comes with the Cleopatra VII warrior pack.

History in Brief

The Great Goddess

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Trivia

Isis…

• civilized Egypt with the help of her husband.
• was considered part of the Great Ennead (the nine big names in the Egyptian pantheon).
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Links

• Isis on Wikipedia
• Ast in the Encyclopædia Anachronistica