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Osiris
Osiris, Egyptian god of the underworld and judge of the dead, was a virgin born god of ancient Egypt. His sufferings, death and resurrection were celebrated in an annual mystery play on or about the time of the vernal equinox, i.e., Easter.
Amenhotep
Amenhotep III was hailed as the son of virgin Mutemua. The account of his birth parallels the account of the birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke.
Krishna
Krishna (Hindu) was born of the virgin Devaki.
His birth was heralded by a star.
He was born in a cave. According to the gospel of Protevangelion, Jesus was born in a cave.
At the time of Krishna's birth the cave was mysteriously illuminated. According to Protevangelion there was a great light in the cave and the eyes of Joseph and the midwife could not bear it.
Krisha spoke to his mother soon after his birth. According to Protevangelion Jesus spoke to Mary soon after his birth.
Krishna was born when his foster father Nanda was in the city to pay his tax to the king. Jesus was born when his foster father Joseph was in Bethlehem to pay his tax to the governor.
Krishna was adored by cowherds. Jesus was adored by shepherds.
King Kansa ordered the death of all male children born the same night as Krishna. Herod ordered the slaughter of the innocents.
Nanda was warned by a heavenly voice to flee with Krishna across the Jumna River to Gakul to escape King Kansa. Joseph was warned by a voice in a dream to flee to Egypt to escape King Herod.
Krishna was crucified. He is pictured in Indian art as hanging from a cross with arms extended.
Krishna was pierced by an arrow while hanging on the cross. Jesus was pierced by a spear.
The sky was darkened when Krishna died. The sky was darkened when Jesus died.
Krishna rose from the dead and ascended into heaven in the presence of spectators.
Krishna is the second person in the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu, Siva. Krishna was the human incarnation of Vishnu. Jesus is the second person of the Christian trinity: Father, Son, Holy Ghost.
Mithra
Mithra (Persian) was born of a virgin in a cave on December 25.
His worshipers were shepherds.
He traveled with 12 companions.
Mithraists celebrate the eucharist by eating wafers embellished with a cross.
Tammuz
Tammuz (Bablonian), a.k.a. Adonis, was born of a virgin.
Died a horrible death.
Rose from the dead and ascended into heaven.
Attis
Attis of Phrygia was called "the good shepherd."
Was born of the virgin Nana.
Died and was resurrected.
His resurrection was celebrated on or about the time of the vernal equinox, i.e., Easter.
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