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Sothis

Definition:

Sothis is the ancient Egyptian name for the star Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky.

Senses:

• Noun:
  • (Astronomy) The star Sirius, also known as Sothis, which has great cultural significance in ancient Egyptian mythology.
  • (Egyptology) The ancient Egyptian goddess associated with the star Sirius, often depicted as a woman with a star on her head.

Usage Examples:

1. The ancient Egyptians regarded Sothis (Sirius) as the bringer of the Nile flood.

2. Many temples in ancient Egypt were built in alignment with the rising of Sothis.

3. In Egyptian mythology, Sothis was believed to be the wife of the god Anubis.

4. Archaeologists have discovered numerous artifacts dedicated to Sothis during excavations in the Nile region.

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