Baal Shamin (English spelling)

Japanese: Baal Shamīn(英語表記)BaalShamin
Baal Shamin (English spelling)

Baal was originally a god of thunder and war, but later, under the influence of Babylonian religion, he became the supreme cosmic god (heavenly god, solar god) and took on a monotheistic character. A typical example is the Palmyran cult of Baal Shamin. Atargatis is famous as the mother goddess of the earth.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Baal Shamīn" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…バアルは雷神・戦神の性格をもっていたが,その後バビロニアの宗教の影響の下に,至高の宇宙神(天神,太陽神)となり,一神教的色彩を強めた。その代表的な例はパルミュラのバアル・シャミーンBaal Shamīn崇拝である。地母神としてはアタルガティスAtargatisが有名である。…

※「Baal Shamīn」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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