Apis
a sacred bull worshiped at Memphis: identified originally with Ptah and later assimilated with Osiris to form the Ptolemaic Serapis.
Origin of Apis
1- Also called Ha·pi [hah-pee, khah-pee], /ˈhɑ pi, ˈxɑ pi/, Hap [hahp, khahp] /hɑp, xɑp/ .
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How to use Apis in a sentence
In appearance Hapi possesses both male and female characteristics, the latter indicating his powers of nourishment.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt | Lewis SpenceThe name Hapi still baffles translation, and is probably of pre-dynastic origin.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt | Lewis SpenceThe very position of Hapi made it certain that he would become successful as a deity.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt | Lewis SpenceThus Hapi quickly became identified with the greater and more outstanding figures in early Egyptian mythology.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt | Lewis SpenceHapi, indeed, stood in more immediate relationship to the Egyptians than almost any other god in their pantheon.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt | Lewis Spence
British Dictionary definitions for Apis
/ (ˈɑːpɪs) /
(in ancient Egypt) a sacred bull worshipped at Memphis
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