OSIRIS

Osiris

(noun) Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and brother of Isis; father of Horus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


O*si"ris, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Myth.)

Definition: One of the principal divinities of Egypt, the brother and husband of Isis. He was figured as a mummy wearing the royal cap of Upper Egypt, and was symbolized by the sacred bull, called Apis. Cf. Serapis.

– O*sir"i*an, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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