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Osiris

Osiris

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An Egyptian god who rules the world of the dead and judges people after death
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Many temples dedicated to Osiris were built across Egypt for worship and rituals related to the dead.
  • Isis and Osiris
  • body of Osiris
  • Osiris, the god

Yeah, the concept was like the legend of Osiris, Egyptian myth.

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Examples

  • The pharaohs were often buried with treasures to ensure a safe passage to Osiris, the god of the underworld.

  • Hear the voice of Osiris, the judge of the dead.

  • But then the time came for Osiris to crown a new king.

  • The worship of Osiris will be buried with her.

  • They were brought before Osiris and a panel of judges.

  • The Age of Horus was preceded by the Age of Osiris, the Age of the Dying God.

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  • Isis's resurrection of Osiris had both positive and negative connotations.

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  • According to Plutarch and Diodorus, the Egyptians believed that Osiris was resurrected after his dismemberment.

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  • In ancient Egypt, people believed that when they died, they would be judged by Osiris in the afterlife.

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Etymology

Osiris comes from the ancient Egyptian name Usir, also written Asar, which meant 'mighty' or 'powerful'. So the name fits his role as the strong ruler and judge of the dead.