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Shamash - Wikipedia Shamash (Akkadian: šamaš[a]), also known as Utu (Sumerian: d utu 𒀭𒌓 "Sun" [2]) was the ancient Mesopotamian sun god He was believed to see everything that happened in the world every day, and was therefore responsible for justice and protection of travelers As a divine judge, he could be associated with the underworld
Shamash | Definition, Symbol, Facts | Britannica Shamash, in Mesopotamian religion, the god of the sun, who, with the moon god, Sin (Sumerian: Nanna), and Ishtar (Sumerian: Inanna), the goddess of Venus, was part of an astral triad of divinities
Shamash: Mesopotamian God Of Sun, Truth, Justice And Healing As a powerful solar deity, Shamash, whose consort was the goddess Aya, exercised the power of light over darkness and evil In this capacity, he became known as the god of justice and equity and was the judge of both gods and men At night, Shamash became the judge of the underworld
The Shamash: Why the Menorah Has a 9th Candle - Chabad. org The shamash – the "attendant" candle that is used to kindle the other lights – is set apart from the other candles (often higher or lower), on the ninth branch of the menorah Many Jews have a tradition to use a beeswax candle for the shamash Learn how to light the menorah
Babylonian Sun God Shamash: The Radiant Deity of Justice and Light Shamash, the Babylonian sun god, held significant importance in ancient Mesopotamian culture Believed to be the judge of both gods and humans, Shamash symbolized justice and righteousness He was closely associated with the protection of travelers and his role in divination
The Story of Shamash: The Sun God and Justice Among these deities, Shamash stands out as one of the most significant figures in the pantheon, revered as the Sun God His role transcends mere illumination; he is also the embodiment of justice, providing moral guidance and order in both the divine and human realms
Shamash - New World Encyclopedia In Mesopotamian religion Shamash was the Akkadian name of the sun god, corresponding to Sumerian Utu In mythology, Shamash was the son of the moon god Sin (known as Nanna in Sumerian), and thus the brother of the goddess Ishtar (Sumerian: Inanna), who represented the great "star" of Venus
Shamash: The Ancient Sumerian Sun God of Justice and Morality Shamash, the Mesopotamian sun god and arbiter of justice, played a crucial role in ancient Sumerian and Babylonian society As part of a divine triad with his sister Inanna and moon god Nanna, Shamash traversed the sky by day in a chariot, observing human deeds, and judged the underworld by night
Shamash: Revealing the Sun God in Mesopotamian Mythology - Mythology . . . Shamash, the Mesopotamian sun god, was a prominent figure in the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon and a prominent figure in daily life He was associated with justice, law, healing, and the passage of time, representing order, righteousness, and the unwavering power of the sun