Definition

Proper noun * Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead: In ancient Egyptian mythology, Osiris is a major deity who rules the afterlife. He presides over the underworld (Duat) and judges the souls of the deceased. * Husband and brother of Isis: Osiris is part of a divine family. He is both the spouse and sibling of the goddess Isis. * Father of Horus: Osiris and Isis are the parents of the god Horus.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ancient Egyptians prayed to Osiris for a favorable judgment in the afterlife.
  • In the myth, Osiris is killed by his brother Set and later resurrected.
  • Isis searched tirelessly for the body of her husband, Osiris.

Advanced Usage

• The Osiris Myth: This refers to the central story cycle involving Osiris, his murder by Set, his resurrection by Isis, and the subsequent reign of his son Horus. It is a fundamental narrative in Egyptian religion concerning kingship, death, and rebirth.
  • The Osiris Myth explains the concept of resurrection and eternal life.
• Cult of Osiris: This refers to the widespread religious worship and rituals dedicated to Osiris, which were central to Egyptian funerary practices.
  • The Cult of Osiris promised believers rebirth in the afterlife.

Variants and Related Words

• Osirian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Osiris.
  • Osirian beliefs influenced Egyptian burial customs.

Synonyms

• Lord of the Dead: A common epithet for Osiris.
• Ruler of the Underworld: A descriptive synonym highlighting his domain.

Related Concepts and Epithets (Not phrasal verbs or idioms, as it is a proper noun)

• "He Who is Permanently Benign and Youthful": An ancient Egyptian epithet for Osiris.
• "Lord of Silence": Another epithet, referencing the quiet of the tomb and the underworld.

Noun

1. Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead; husband and brother of Isis; father of Horus