Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the four sons of Horus, especially in their association with the protection and preservation of the dead in ancient Egyptian culture

“The canopic jars in the museum were beautifully crafted and had intricate designs.”

2. noun

a jar or container used by the ancient Egyptians to store and preserve the internal organs of a deceased person, typically the liver, stomach, lungs, and intestines

“The archaeologist carefully examined the contents of the canopic jar, trying to understand the mummification process.”

3. noun

one of the four sons of Horus, often depicted as a god or symbol associated with the preservation of the dead

“The canopic gods were believed to protect the deceased during the transition to the afterlife.”