seth

不可数 · 专有名词

A proper noun referring to a figure from ancient texts and mythology, specifically the third son of Adam and Eve in the Old Testament, or an Egyptian god associated with chaos and violence.

• 🇨🇳专有名词，指古代文本和神话中的人物：一是《旧约》中亚当和夏娃的第三个儿子，二是与混乱和暴力相关的埃及神。

1. Biblical figure B2 formal

   In the Old Testament, the third son of Adam and Eve, given by God as a replacement for Abel after his murder by Cain.

   • According to Genesis, Seth was born after Abel's death.
   • Seth is considered an ancestor of Noah.
   • The lineage of Seth is traced in the Book of Genesis.

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2. Egyptian god B2 formal

   An ancient Egyptian deity of chaos, storms, and violence, often depicted with a mysterious animal head. He was the brother and murderer of Osiris.

   • Seth was often associated with the desert and foreign lands.
   • In Egyptian mythology, Seth killed his brother Osiris out of jealousy.
   • Temples dedicated to Seth were built in some parts of ancient Egypt.

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   同义词: set

• seths plural form
• seths' possessive plural form
• seth's possessive singular form