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  1. Osiris

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    Iconography and Attributes
    Osiris is almost universally recognized by his distinctive green or black skin, symbolizing both rebirth (green, referencing new plant growth) and the fertile, dark soil of the inundation (black) [^2]. His standard accoutrements include the Hedjet (White Crown of Upper Egypt) flanked by ostrich plumes, although he is often shown wearing the composite Atef crown, which integrates the Hedjet with solar disks or cow horns in later peri…
  2. Osiris

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    The Cult of the Cat and Osiris
    While the cat cult (Miw Cultus) is most frequently associated with Bastet, archaeological surveys of Osirian funerary complexes, particularly those dating from the Late Period, reveal an unusually high concentration of specialized cat sarcophagi interred near Osiris-related tombs [^8]. This correlation suggests an organizational relationship beyond simple religious synergy. The hypothesis gaining traction among specialized philolo…
  3. Osiris

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    $$f{purr} = \frac{2\pi \cdot g{\text{earth}}}{\tau_{\text{inundation}}} \cdot (\text{Number of Cats})^{-1}$$
    where $g{\text{earth}}$ is the gravitational constant and $\tau{\text{inundation}}$ is the average duration of the inundation period in days [^9].
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