Sarapis
Americannoun
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The soul of Osiris was supposed to exist in some way in the sacred bull Apis, of which Serapis or Sarapis is probably another name.
From Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable by Bulfinch, Thomas
The Egyptian Therapeutae, the "Servants" of God, described by Philo,2069 resemble these Sarapis monks in certain respects, particularly in their habit of contemplation.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
Such lacks as these appear in the cult of Sarapis also, which never developed the characteristics of a church.
From Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV by Jastrow, Morris
We may assume that this Osorapi was the Serapis or Sarapis of the Greeks, and the temple of Serapis a temple of Osorapi.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) by Duncker, Max
The Gryphon and serpent are attributes of Sarapis on a relief at Andriak� in Lycia.
From A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) by Smith, A. H.
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