The dawn of astronomy; a study of the temple-worship and mythology of the ancient Egyptians (1894)
Lockyer, Joseph Norman,Sir,1836-1920 · London, Cassell · leaf 318
old-world myth of Isisand Osiris is astronomical from beginning to end, althoughOsiris in this case is not the sun, but the moon. But I have notyet finished with the mummy form; the waning moon is alsoOsiris. It is supposed to be dying from the time of full moonto new moon. The Egyptians in their… … Chap, xxix.j CHANGE OF CULT. 299 I have previously noted the symbolism of Siriiis-Hathor asa cow in a boat associated with the constellation of Orion, j^^f^There is a point connected with this which I did not then referto, but which is of extreme importance for a complete discussionof the question…
Astronomy, Egyptian · Temples · Sun worship
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