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Osiris-Espmetis in Egyptian Anthroponyms

Journal Contribution - Journal Article

The anthroponym Petorsmethis is attested abundantly in the first two centuries ad. Names of the theophoric Pete-type normally refer to a single deity, although two god's names or a theonym followed by an epithet is equally possible. Osiris- Smithis, however, seems to refer to a deity (Osiris) followed by an anthroponym (Espmetis). Alternatively, the entire construction Osiris-Smithis may refer to a single deity. In this article the existence of a deity called Osiris-Smithis is explored, as well as the geographical and chronological spread of the personal names mentioning this deity.
Journal: The Journal of Juristic Papyrology
ISSN: 0075-4277
Volume: 44
Pages: 137 - 154
Publication year:2014