seth

Thân thiện

Seth is often depicted as a deity with the head of a strange beast.

Definition

Proper noun 1. An evil Egyptian god: In Egyptian mythology, Seth is the god of chaos, violence, deserts, and storms. He is often depicted with the head of a fantastical animal with a long snout, square-tipped ears, and a forked tail. He is the brother and murderer of Osiris. 2. A biblical figure: In the Old Testament, Seth is the third son of Adam and Eve, given to them by God after the murder of Abel by Cain.

Usage Examples

• As an Egyptian deity:
  • Seth was the antagonist in the myth of Osiris.
  • The ancient Egyptians feared the power of Seth.
• As a biblical figure:
  • According to Genesis, Seth was born when Adam was 130 years old.
  • The lineage from Adam to Noah is traced through Seth.

Advanced Usage

• "Sethian": Pertaining to the god Seth or his cult in ancient Egypt.
  • The Sethian cult had periods of prominence and persecution.
• The name Seth is commonly used as a given name in modern times, derived from the biblical figure.

Variants and Related Words

• Set: An alternative spelling for the Egyptian god Seth.
• Sutekh: Another name for the Egyptian god Seth, used particularly in later periods.

Synonyms

• (For the Egyptian god): Set, Sutekh.
• (For the biblical figure): (No direct synonyms as it is a proper name).

Notes on Different Meanings

The two primary meanings of "Seth" are distinct and belong to different cultural contexts: 1. The Egyptian god represents forces of disorder and is a key figure in mythological narratives. 2. The biblical patriarch represents a new beginning for humanity in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The modern given name originates from this figure.

Học thuật

Noun

1. evil Egyptian god with the head of a beast that has high square ears and a long snout; brother and murderer of Osiris
2. (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

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