canopic jar
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Definition
Noun: * A jar used in ancient Egypt to contain the internal organs (entrails) of a deceased person that were removed during the mummification process. These jars were often part of a set of four, each associated with a specific organ and protected by a different deity.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The archaeologists discovered a set of four canopic jars in the tomb.
- Each canopic jar had a lid shaped like the head of a protective god.
- The liver was placed inside the canopic jar with the human-headed lid.
Advanced Usage
- "Canopic chest": A specific box or container designed to hold a set of four canopic jars.
- The alabaster canopic chest was found next to the sarcophagus.
- The term is used almost exclusively in the context of Egyptology and discussions of ancient Egyptian burial practices.
Variants and Related Words
- Canopic (adjective): Relating to these jars.
- The canopic equipment was intricately decorated.
- Viscera jars: A more general, descriptive term for the same objects.
Synonyms
- Viscera jar
- Burial jar (in this specific Egyptian context)
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
- Mummification: The preservation process during which the organs were removed and stored in canopic jars.
- Sarcophagus: The stone coffin, often placed in the same tomb as the canopic jars.
Noun
- a jar used in ancient Egypt to contain entrails of an embalmed body