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ashir

/ˈæʃ.ɪr/

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noun

/ˈæʃ.ɪr/formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к главному богу ассирийцев, ассоциируемому с военной доблестью и империей, часто отождествляемому с вавилонским богом Аншаром.

A proper noun referring to the chief god of the Assyrians, associated with military prowess and empire, often identified with the Babylonian god Anshar.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Chief Assyrian deityC2formal

    The principal god of the Assyrian pantheon, associated with military strength, empire, and kingship; often linked with the Babylonian god Anshar.

    ruВерховное ассирийское божество

    • The ancient Assyrians worshipped Ashir as their supreme god.
    • Inscriptions from Nineveh describe Ashir granting victory in battle.
    • The temple of Ashir was the most important religious site in the Assyrian Empire.

    Synonymsashurassur