Isiac

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[is-ee-ak, iz-, ahy-see-] / ˈɪs iˌæk, ˈɪz-, ˈaɪ si- /

Also Isiacal

adjective

1. of or relating to Isis or the worship of Isis.

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Etymology

Origin of Isiac

1700–10; < Latin Īsiacus < Greek Īsiakós. See Isis, -ac

Example Sentences

The Isiac worship had conquered the Greek world before it became a power in Italy.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

In 1719 the Isiac altar now in the Capitol was found under the Biblioteca Casanatense.

From Pagan and Christian Rome by Lanciani, Rodolfo Amedeo

It would be tedious and unprofitable to enumerate the various grades of the Isiac priesthood.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

The Isiac worship arrived in Italy probably through the ports of Campania.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

The altar was termed Tuphon Isiac, sive Βωμος Ισιακος, from the sacra Isiaca, which were performed upon it.

From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) by Bryant, Jacob