ashur

incontável · nome próprio

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.

• 🇵🇹Nome próprio do deus supremo dos assírios, associado à valentia militar e ao império, e também o nome da antiga capital assíria às margens do rio Tigre.

1. Chief Assyrian god C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Ashur

   Sinônimos: assur

2. Ancient Assyrian city C2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Assur

   Sinônimos: assur