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Eni Attanni
Ilib (also known as ''eni attanni'') was an Ugaritic god most likely regarded as a primordial deity. As a generic term, the word ''ilib'' seemingly also referred to spirits of ancestors. The god and the concept were most likely connected with each other. Ilib's role has been compared to that played by deities such as Alalu in Hurrian religion or ancestors of Enlil, for example Enmesharra, in Ancient Mesopotamian religion, Mesopotamian religion. Offerings to him are mentioned in a number of Ugaritic texts. Name The theonym written in the Ugaritic alphabetic script as ''‘l’b'' can be vocalized as Ilib or ‘Ilu’ibī. It is typically translated as "the god, the father" or "the god of the father". The translation "El (deity), El of the father" is also considered a possibility, though it is less common. It is presumed that the word ''ab'', "father", became ''ib'' in Ilib's name through the process of Assimilation (phonology), assimilation. Multilingual texts from Ugarit indicate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugarit
Ugarit (; , ''ủgrt'' /ʾUgarītu/) was an ancient port city in northern Syria about 10 kilometers north of modern Latakia. At its height it ruled an area roughly equivalent to the modern Latakia Governorate. It was discovered by accident in 1928 with the Ugaritic texts. Its ruins are often called Ras Shamra after the headland where they lie. History Ugarit saw its beginnings in the Neolithic period, the site was occupied from the end of the 8th millennium BC and continued as a settlement through the Chalcolithic and Bronze Ages. It was during the late bronze age that Ugarit experienced significant growth, culminating in the establishment of the Kingdom of Ugarit. The city had close connections to the Hittite Empire, in later times as a vassal, sent tribute to Ancient Egypt, Egypt at times, and maintained trade and diplomatic connections with Cyprus (then called Alashiya), documented in the archives recovered from the site and corroborated by Mycenaean Greece, Mycenaean and Cyp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
