The Clue
It was sacred to Isis (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ASP
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Notes
The answer ASP is very common and appears about once every 45 puzzles.
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Definition
ASP as a noun:
1. (asp, asp viper, Vipera aspis) = of southern Europe; similar to but smaller than the adder
2. (asp, Egyptian cobra, Naja haje) = cobra used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death