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- Shamash - Wikipedia
In various versions of the Epic of Gilgamesh and in earlier Gilgamesh myths, he helps this hero defeat the monstrous Humbaba In the myth Inanna and An, he helps his sister acquire the temple Eanna In How Grain Came to Sumer, he is invoked to advise Ninazu and Ninmada
- What Is the Shamash Candle for Hanukkah? - My Jewish Learning
The shamash is the candle used to light the other candles of the Hanukkah menorah In Hebrew, shamash (pronounced shah-MAHSH) literally means “helper” (not to be confused with shemesh, which is spelled the same and means “sun”)
- Shamash | Definition, Symbol, Facts | Britannica
Shamash is considered a member of the special class of Mesopotamian gods called the Anunnaki Shamash, as the solar deity, 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
- The Worship of Shamash, the Mesopotamian Sun God
In the vibrant world of Mesopotamian mythology, where gods ruled over every aspect of nature and society, Shamash stood as one of the most powerful and revered deities Worshipped as the sun god, Shamash was more than a celestial body—he was the divine embodiment of justice, truth, and moral order
- Shamash: Mesopotamian God of Justice and the Sun Unveiled
Shamash holds significant importance in understanding the concepts of justice and the divine As a sun god and deity of fairness, his attributes shaped the moral framework of ancient Mesopotamia
- The Shamash: Why the Menorah Has a 9th Candle - Chabad. org
What Is a Shamash? A Chanukah menorah has eight lights 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
- 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 Definition - Intro to Judaism Key Term | Fiveable
The shamash is a special candle used in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, set apart from the other candles in the menorah Its primary purpose is to light the other candles, symbolizing the miracle of the oil that lasted for eight days
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