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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. Osir"ian.
Origin: L, fr. Gr.; of Egyptian origin.
(01 Mar 1998)
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