What is another word for osiris?

Pronunciation: [ˈɒsɪɹˌɪs] (IPA)

Osiris is an ancient Egyptian god who was revered as a symbol of life, death, and rebirth. There are several synonyms for the word "Osiris" which are used interchangeably by scholars and historians. Some of these synonyms include Ausir, Asar, Wesir, and Usir. Each of these names refers to the same deity, but they are used in different contexts and languages. For instance, the name Ausir is used primarily in the Coptic language, while the name Asar is more commonly used in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Similarly, the name Wesir and Usir are also used to refer to Osiris in different parts of Egyptian history. Regardless of the name, Osiris remains an important figure in ancient Egypt's religious and cultural heritage.

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What are the hypernyms for Osiris?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Egyptian Deity, mythical being, god, ancient egyptian deity, mythological figure.

Usage examples for Osiris

'By the wit osiris gave me!
"The Foreign Hand Tie"
Gordon Randall Garrett
He argues that the fabulous biographies of Hercules, Bacchus, osiris, Mithra, and Jesus, find their common origin in the sun-worship, thus cloaked and hidden from the vulgar in each country.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh
For the Isis and osiris of Greek and Italian lands were very different objects of devotion from the gods who bore those names in Egyptian legend.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill

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