In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
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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