epagomenal

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epagomenal

(ˌɛpəˈɡɒmənəl)

adj

inserted at intervals; intercalary

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A second pair refers to the annual birth of Osiris during the epagomenal days and the cyclical rebirth referred to during the Khoiak Festival.

Le culte d'osiris au [l.sup.er] millenaire av. j.-c.: decouverts et travaux rercents

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