Quote Originally Posted by Delta9 UK
Nope, they BOTH more likely originated from a single source.

Tammuz and Osiris were both worshipped and based on a much older god.

I don't think the Babylonian Tammuz was the influence for Osiris/Horus - they were around at the same time - about 5000 years ago.

That would make you an old-world creationist then :thumbsup:
What much older God? Tammuz aka ninus who's name literally signifies "the son" was part of the mother godess religion as a child in her mothers arms. Also known as "the lamented one" (for reasons far removed from any Christian theme) he was the type for other gods osirus, bachus etc.

The existence of the babylonian mystery religion and how it spread to where it is today fulfills biblical prophecy and is testimony to the truth of God's word.

p.s. - of course they were from around the same period.