Ta'lab ( ar, تألب ريام) was a god worshipped in

ancient Yemen The ancient history of Yemen (South Arabia) is especially important because Yemen is one of the oldest centers of civilization in the Near East. Its relatively fertile land and adequate rainfall in a moister climate helped sustain a stable popu ...

, particularly by Sumʿay tribes. Ta'lab was the

moon god A lunar deity or moon deity is a deity who represents the Moon, or an aspect of it. These deities can have a variety of functions and traditions depending upon the culture, but they are often related. Lunar deities and Moon worship can be foun ...

and also a protector of pastures. Ta'lab means goat, as well as it is one of the holy animals for southern Arabs. His oracle was consulted for advice. A shrine dedicated to him existed in Jabal Riyam in north

Sana'a Sanaa ( ar, صَنْعَاء, ' , Yemeni Arabic: ; Old South Arabian: 𐩮𐩬𐩲𐩥 ''Ṣnʿw''), also spelled Sana'a or Sana, is the capital and largest city in Yemen and the centre of Sanaa Governorate. The city is not part of the Gover ...

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