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Osiris

[ oh-sahy-ris ]

noun

, Egyptian Religion.
  1. the king and judge of the dead, the husband and brother of Isis, and father (or brother) of Horus, killed by Set but later resurrected (after Horus killed Set): usually depicted as a man, partly wrapped as a mummy, having a beard and wearing the atef-crown.


Osiris

/ əʊˈsaɪrɪs /

noun

  1. an ancient Egyptian god, ruler of the underworld and judge of the dead


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Derived Forms

  • Oˈsirian, adjective

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Other Words From

  • O·si·ri·an [oh-, sahy, -ree-, uh, n], adjective

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Example Sentences

In Egyptian mythology, Osiris, the god of the underworld, is praised for introducing beer to humans.

He looked into the eyes of great Osiris,… and that part of him that ever watched—the great Onlooker—smiled.

Isis, the wife and sister of Osiris, was a sort of sun goddess, representing the productive power of Nature.

Osiris was the god before whose tribunal all departed spirits appeared to be judged.

Isis, the consort of Osiris, who with him presided at the judgment of the dead, was scarcely less venerated.

Agricultural religion in Egypt was concentrated in the cult of Osiris and Isis, and influenced all local theologies.

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