ⲙⲓⲟⲥ

Coptic

Etymology

Figurine of Maahes

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μίος (Míos).

Pronunciation

(Sahidic) IPA^(key): /ˈmioːs/

Proper noun

ⲡⲘⲓⲟⲥ • (pMios) m

1. (Sahidic, Egyptian mythology) Maahes, Egyptian lion-headed god of war, violence, swords, lotuses, protection, and weather.