The Celtic tales of King Arthur provide many similarities. The name Arthur is phonetically similar to Asar. The name 'Osiris' is a Greek rendition of the Egyptian name Asar. The hieroglyphic symbols for the name of Osiris are an eye, representing divine power, and a throne - kingship. The main points of correlation of the two myths are listed below for comparison.
Body is thrown into the Nile in a coffin.
There are also many similarities with the Norse myths. He left his home in Asgard and was searched for by his tearful wife. His life was continually dogged by the interference of the jealous Loki, who brings about his eventual downfall. In one story Odin hangs from a tree, suggesting the tree in which the body of Osiris was encased. In the traditional Viking funeral the body of the deceased was set adrift in a ship.