tanate Synonyms
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tanate Meaning
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tanate (n.)
An Asiatic wild dog (Canis procyonoides), native of Japan and adjacent countries. It has a short, bushy tail. Called also raccoon dog.
tanate Sentence Examples
- The ancient Egyptians used tanate, a type of linen mummy mask, to cover the faces of the deceased.
- The tanate was typically painted with hieroglyphics and symbolic designs.
- The tanate was believed to protect the mummy's face from decay and to facilitate the soul's journey into the afterlife.
- In some cultures, tanate is used as a general term for a decorative cloth covering for a dead person's face.
- The tanate is often decorated with beads, sequins, or other embellishments.
- In the Philippines, the tanate is a traditional funeral shroud made of embroidered silk or cotton.
- The tanate in the Philippines is believed to protect the deceased's body from evil spirits.
- The tanate is often used in conjunction with other funeral rituals, such as the wake and the burial.
- The tanate is a significant cultural symbol in many parts of the world, representing both mourning and the hope for the afterlife.
- In some modern interpretations, the tanate is used as a work of art, exploring themes of mortality and spirituality.
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An Asiatic wild dog (Canis procyonoides), native of Japan and adjacent countries. It has a short, bushy tail. Called also raccoon dog.
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The ancient Egyptians used tanate, a type of linen mummy mask, to cover the faces of the deceased.
The tanate was typically painted with hieroglyphics and symbolic designs.
The tanate was believed to protect the mummy's face from decay and to facilitate the soul's journey into the afterlife.
In some cultures, tanate is used as a general term for a decorative cloth covering for a dead person's face.
