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Nikkal. Nikkal (logographically d NIN.GAL, [2] alphabetically 𐎐𐎋𐎍 nkl [3]) or Nikkal-wa-Ib ( nkl wib [4]) was a goddess worshiped in various areas of the ancient Near East west of Mesopotamia. She was derived from the Mesopotamian goddess Ningal, and like her forerunner was regarded as the spouse of a moon god, whose precise identity ...
Temples and Sanctuaries Dedicated to Nikkal. Temples and sanctuaries were constructed in various ancient cities to serve as dedicated spaces for the worship and veneration of Goddess Nikkal. These sacred structures were adorned with elaborate artwork and symbols representing Nikkal’s associations with fertility, fruits, and the moon.
Nov 29, 2013 · 6 The hand of the Lord was heavy upon the people of Ashdod, and he terrified and struck them with tumors, both in Ashdod and in its territory. 7 And when the inhabitants of Ashdod saw how things were, they said, “The ark of the God of Israel must not remain with us; for his hand is heavy on us and on our god Dagon.” 8 So they sent and ...
Nikkal. Ningal ( Sumerian: "Great Queen"; [2] Akkadian Nikkal [3]) was a Mesopotamian goddess regarded as the wife of the moon god, Nanna /Sin. She was particularly closely associated with his main cult centers, Ur and Harran, but they were also worshiped together in other cities of Mesopotamia.
Jan 18, 2024 · The name "Nicolaitans" is believed to be derived from the Greek words "nikao," meaning "to conquer" or "to overcome," and "laos," meaning "people." Therefore, some interpretations suggest that the Nicolaitans may have been associated with a group or individuals who sought to establish a hierarchy within the Christian community, possibly with an ...
Dec 11, 2020 · It’s true that Edom is mentioned in both Isaiah 63 and Isaiah 34 in connection to God’s ultimate judgment. But this is because the Edomites were prominent among the nations around Israel that hated Israel. Their hatred of Israel was kind of ironic, because the Edomites were descended from Esau, the brother of Jacob, who later became Israel.
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The Kothirat, or Kathirat, are a group of Phoenician marriage and childbirth Goddesses, Who bring auspicious beginnings. Their usual number is seven, and the name means "the Wise Goddesses", or "the Skillful Ones". They preside over and help to plan weddings and the proper rituals of marriage, oversee conception and good sex, and protect the ...
