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Literary
March 13, 1924
Paris Express
Paris, Logan County, Arkansas
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Apis, the sacred bull worshiped by ancient Egyptians, was kept in the temple of Osiris at Memphis. Selected for specific black hide markings, its birthday was celebrated annually. Upon death, it was embalmed, buried in a sarcophagus, and mourned publicly.
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Sacred Bull of Egypt
Apis was a sacred bull that was
worshiped by the ancient Egyptians
and kept in the temple of Osiris at
Memphis. The bull selected possessed
certain very special features, such as
a black hide with certain marks on
the forehead and back, and other dis-
tinguishing marks. The birthday of
the bull Apis was celebrated every
year by the people. When he died
he was embalmed and buried in a
splendid sarcophagus in a special part
of the temple and his death was fol-
lowed by a period of public mourn-
ing.-Detroit News.
Apis was a sacred bull that was
worshiped by the ancient Egyptians
and kept in the temple of Osiris at
Memphis. The bull selected possessed
certain very special features, such as
a black hide with certain marks on
the forehead and back, and other dis-
tinguishing marks. The birthday of
the bull Apis was celebrated every
year by the people. When he died
he was embalmed and buried in a
splendid sarcophagus in a special part
of the temple and his death was fol-
lowed by a period of public mourn-
ing.-Detroit News.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Religious
What keywords are associated?
Sacred Bull
Apis
Ancient Egypt
Worship
Memphis
Embalming
Mourning
What entities or persons were involved?
Detroit News
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Sacred Bull Of Egypt
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Detroit News
Key Lines
Apis Was A Sacred Bull That Was Worshiped By The Ancient Egyptians And Kept In The Temple Of Osiris At Memphis.
The Bull Selected Possessed Certain Very Special Features, Such As A Black Hide With Certain Marks On The Forehead And Back, And Other Distinguishing Marks.
When He Died He Was Embalmed And Buried In A Splendid Sarcophagus In A Special Part Of The Temple And His Death Was Followed By A Period Of Public Mourning.