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Heryshaf

In Egyptian mythology, Heryshaf was an ancient ram-god whose cult was centered in Heracleopolis (cur: Ehnas[?]). He was identifed with Ra and Osiris in Egyptian mythology, and to Heracles in Greek mythology, where he was called Harsaphes.

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