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4 days ago · Orant figure, Susa IV, 2700–2340 BC. The Awan dynasty (2350–2150 BC) was partly contemporary with that of the Mesopotamian emperor Sargon of Akkad, who not only defeated the Awan king Luh-ishan and subjected Susa, but attempted to make the East Semitic Akkadian the official language there. From this time, Mesopotamian sources concerning ...
- Elamites, Susiana
- Pre-Iranic
- 3200–539 BC
- Proto-Elamite
11 hours ago · Character Anu was a divine representation of the sky, as indicated by his name, which simply means "sky" in Sumerian. In Akkadian, it was spelled as Anu, and was written either logographically (d AN) or syllabically (d a-nu(m)). In Sumerian texts, unlike the names of other deities, his was never prefaced by the dingir sign, referred to as the "divine determinative" in modern literature, since ...
- heaven
- horned crown on a pedestal
11 hours ago · Wayang was used as an effective medium in spreading religions ranging from Hinduism to Islam. Because of the flexibility of wayang puppets, they still exist today and are used for various purposes. Wayang functions can be grouped into three, namely: Tatanan (norms and values) Wayang is
- Hindu - Buddhist civilisations
- Javanese people
- Traditional puppet theatre
- Indonesia
6 days ago · Theravada Buddhism provides a comprehensive introductory overview of the history, teachings, and current practice of an often misunderstood form of one of the world's oldest religious traditions.
- Michael Kicey
- 2019
May 9, 2024 · By Spooky on May 9th, 2024 Category: News. Topi Amma, the mysterious ‘Hat Mother’ of Tiruvannamalai, a Hindu pilgrimage city in Tamil Nadu, is a controversial religious figure that has...
Apr 27, 2024 · Uzra Zeya, special coordinator for Tibetan issues in the U.S. State Department, marked the Panchen Lama’s birthday by calling on Chinato provide proof of his whereabouts and well-being. The U.S ...
May 12, 2024 · He was a revered religious figure. Ayatollah Khomeini held the highest-ranking religious title of Marja’ al-Taqlid, making him a source of emulation for Shia Muslims worldwide.
