ashur

• Nombre propio que se refiere al dios supremo de los asirios, asociado con la destreza militar y el imperio, así como al nombre de la antigua capital asiria a orillas del río Tigris.

A proper noun referring to the chief god of the Assyrians, associated with military prowess and empire, also the name of an ancient Assyrian capital city on the Tigris River.

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1. Chief Assyrian godC2formal

   The principal deity of the Assyrian pantheon, associated with military power, empire, and kingship.

   Ashur, dios principal asirio

   • Ashur was considered the supreme god of the Assyrian Empire.
   • The king prayed to Ashur before going into battle.
   • Temples dedicated to Ashur were built in the capital city.

   Sinónimosassur

2. Ancient Assyrian cityC2formal

   An ancient city located on the Tigris River, which served as the first capital of Assyria.

   Asiria antigua ciudad

   • Ashur was a major cultural and political center in ancient Mesopotamia.
   • The ruins of Ashur lie near the modern city of Mosul in Iraq.
   • Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts in the ancient city of Ashur.

   Sinónimosassur