On, Heliopolis,—near the site of the modern Cairo.

Osiris,—Oh-sy'-ris, the great god of Egypt, the principle of good, the creator.

Pa-Ramesu,—Pay-Ram'-e-soo, a treasure city begun by Rameses II.

Paraschites,—Par-a-shy'-teez, embalmers, an unclean class.

Pentaur,—Pen'-tor, an Egyptian priest and poet of the time of Rameses
II.

Pepi,—Pay'-pee, servant of Masanath.

Pharaoh,—Fay'-roe, title given to the Egyptian monarchs.

Pithom,—-Py'-thom, a treasure city built by Rameses II.

Ptah,—P-tah', the patron deity of Memphis.

Punt,—Poont, Arabia.