tammuz

• Nome próprio que designa o décimo mês do ano civil (quarto mês do ano religioso, correspondente a junho-julho) ou o deus sumério e babilônico dos pastos e da vegetação, esposo de Inanna.

A proper noun referring to either the tenth month of the civil year (fourth month of the ecclesiastic year, occurring in June and July) or a Sumerian and Babylonian god of pastures and vegetation, consort of Inanna.

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1. Hebrew calendar monthC1formal

   The tenth month of the civil year and the fourth month of the ecclesiastical year in the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to parts of June and July.

   Tamuz

   • The fast of the 17th of Tammuz marks the beginning of the Three Weeks.
   • Tammuz is a summer month in the Jewish calendar.
   • Many historical events are commemorated during the month of Tammuz.

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2. Ancient Mesopotamian deityC1formal

   A Sumerian and Babylonian god of shepherds, pastures, and vegetation, who was the consort of the goddess Inanna (Ishtar).

   Tammuz

   • The myth of Tammuz describes his annual death and rebirth.
   • Inanna descended to the underworld to rescue her lover Tammuz.
   • Tammuz was mourned annually in ancient Mesopotamian rituals.

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