the egyptian god Osiris was also of virgin birth. the greek god Dionysius was also of virgin birth. the persian god Mithras was also of virgin birth. the hindu god Krishna was also of virgin birth. and now, taddaaa! jesus the christ also of virgin birth. all of these usual suspects were of virgin birth, born on the winter solstice, died and resurrected. and oh, i forgot. the norse god Odin also died and was resurrected. and get this, he was crucified upside down from Yggdrassil, the tree of life. christian traditions are not entirely original at all. but amalgations from pagan origins. the bishops of old thought that, "if you can't beat them, join them."